Repair of the KC-135-Surge-Surpressor

Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This PWS defines the requirements for the overhaul and repair of Surge Suppressors, NSN 1680-99-663-6363FL, to return them to a serviceable condition.

• Disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, reassembly, testing, and finishing of surge suppressors.

• Contractor must possess necessary repair capabilities, technical data, and license agreements.

• Replacement of any component parts not meeting inspection requirements or if there is doubt about serviceability or longevity, at the contractor's expense.

• If the contractor is not a Government Engineer approved source for a recoverable part, it must be replaced with a new part or repaired by an approved source.

• Items must be permanently and legibly marked with the Contractor's CAGE and date of repair.

• Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking is required for end-items and subcomponents as specified.

• Contractor shall support quality acceptance inspections by DCMA at the repair site.

• Serviceable end-items must be delivered defect-free.

• Appropriate shipping tags (DD Form 1574/1574-1 for serviceable, DD Form 1577-2/1577-3 for unserviceable repairable, etc.) must be attached.

• Contractor performance will be measured against requirements in Table 2-1, including response times for information requests (Emergency: 2 business days, Urgent: 5 business days, Routine: 10 business days), defect-free delivery of end-items, timely submission of data requirements, and meeting the contractual delivery schedule.

• Failure to meet performance thresholds may result in an unsatisfactory or marginal Contractor Performance Assessment Review (CPAR).

Not explicitly stated in the provided text, but implies contractor facility for repair.

• Contractor employees must identify themselves as such.
• Over and Above Work procedures must be agreed upon with the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO).
• Data requirements are specified via Contract Data Requirements List (CDRLs), including reports on CAVAF/GFM, production, inventory, calibration, status, teardown deficiencies, corrective actions, and meetings.
• A quality system must be established and maintained.
• Deficiency Reports (PQDR) must be processed according to TO 00-35D-54.
• Condemnation of items requires prior approval from the Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) or ACO.
• Special Tools (ST) and Support Equipment (SE) must be provided by the contractor unless specified as Government Furnished.
• A Parts Control Program must be maintained.
• Reporting of diminishing manufacturing sources/material shortages and obsolescence is required.
• Participation in the Government-Industry Data Exchange Program (GIDEP) is required.
• Cannibalization of parts between unserviceable assets is authorized with Government approval.
• Mission Essential Contractor Services plan required per DFARS 252.237-7023.
• Manpower reporting via SAM.gov is required.
• Surge requirements and planning are detailed.
• A Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Plan is required, addressing Continuity of Operations (COOP), Foreign Influence (FOCI), and Cybersecurity.
• Government Property: Contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services except for the units to be repaired. No Government Furnished Material will be provided.
• Discrepancies incident to shipment must be reported using the DoD web-based application WebSDR.
• Safety and Health compliance with federal, state, and local regulations is mandatory. Notification of damage to government property is required.

Other / Unclassified

This memorandum for record documents the establishment of Justification for Qualification Requirements (JQR) for a large number of items managed by the 848th. The JQR is set to expire on June 3, 2031. A synopsis was posted on sam.gov on June 27, 2024, and this post contains the JQR-RQR-848 (Final-Redacted), RQR-848, and the JQR-RQR-848 Master Item List.

This memorandum also serves as a placeholder within PRPS for Qualification Requirement (QR) activity on the National Item Identification Number (NIIN) or Purchase Instrument Line Item (PILI) checklist. It replaces the typical upload of JQR/QR for a particular NIIN, as the master documents are not tied to a single item or group of items on a Purchase Request.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it establishes the qualification requirements for a significant number of items. Bidders should note the expiration date of the JQR (June 3, 2031) and that related documentation (JQR-RQR-848, RQR-848, Master Item List) is available via the sam.gov synopsis posted on June 27, 2024.

Sources Sought / Market Research

This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is for market research by the U.S. Air Force to identify potential sources for the repair of KC-135 MPRS Components, specifically the Surge Suppressor (NSN: 1680-99-663-6363FL, P/N: 755000-101). The government is assessing if the effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this market research. No funds are available for the solicited information.

• The contractor must be capable of furnishing all required labor, material, facilities, and equipment to accomplish repair, test, preservation, packaging, and return of a completely serviceable unit.

• Responsibilities include supply chain management, logistics, forecasting of parts, long-lead parts procurement, reparable forecasting, obsolescence issues, and delivery of completed assets.

• Estimated Repair Requirement: 15 units.

• The government does not have associated technical data to provide.

• Technical Orders (TOs) applicable to this synopsis are referenced and may be available via attachments (Repair Data List (RDL) or List of TO's).

• Potential sources may need to independently acquire necessary technical data.

• Information regarding Public Sales Fact Sheets and Engineering Drawings may be embedded in attachments.

• Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" to participate.

• Responses are requested by 9/26/25.

• Part I of the document requests specific business information (Company Name, Address, POC, CAGE Code, NAICS Code, business size and type, UEI, ownership statement).

• This information should be submitted to the contact email at the beginning of the SSS.

• Questions should also be sent to the same contact email.

• The government is interested in all potential sources, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.

• The NAICS Code is 336413 with a Size Standard of 1,250 employees.

• Potential sources must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item, if applicable.

• QR information may be attached or found by searching SAM.gov.

• SAR packages are to be submitted electronically via DoD SAFE.

• Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA