Repair Rate of Flow Transmitter of E-3 Weapon System
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force (USAF), specifically AFSC/PZABA at Tinker Air Force Base, OK, has issued a presolicitation notice for the repair of Rate of Flow Transmitters applicable to the E-3 Weapon System. This is anticipated to be a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with a solicitation release expected around February 5, 2026. The contract will be a non-commercial, requirements-type, Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) agreement.
Scope of Work
The government requires repair services for Rate of Flow Transmitters (NSN: 6680-01-016-1309, Input PN: 9-196-01, BEQ: 125) used in the E-3 weapon system. These transmitters provide fuel flow indications from airframe main tanks in both normal-turbine and afterburner modes. A full Performance Work Statement (PWS) will be included in the forthcoming solicitation.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Non-commercial, requirements type, anticipated Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP).
- Duration: A 5-year basic contract with one 5-year option, for a total of 10 years.
- Estimated Period of Performance: May 6, 2027, to May 5, 2035.
- Estimated Total Value: $884,549.00.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside.
- Solicitation Release: Anticipated on or about February 5, 2026.
- Published: January 21, 2026.
Key Documents
- Packaging.pdf: Outlines critical packaging requirements, including compliance with United Nations-implemented restrictions on Wood Packaging Material (WPM) and adherence to MIL-STD-2073-1 for packaging and MIL-STD-129 for shipping/storage markings. Bidders must understand these standards for delivery and acceptance.
- Transportation.pdf: Provides transportation data, recommending F.O.B. Origin terms. It mandates contacting DCMA Transportation for shipping instructions, especially for FOB Origin, Foreign Military Sales (FMS), and OCONUS/Export movements, to ensure regulatory clearances and avoid additional vendor costs. "Ship To" locations are DLA DISTRIBUTION DEPOT OKLAHOMA at Tinker AFB.
Response Information
This is a presolicitation notice for informational and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no proposals or quotes are being requested or accepted at this time. Interested parties are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for the official release of the solicitation.
Point of Contact
Amy Schmitz, Contract Specialist, at amy.schmitz.1@us.af.mil.