Repair Services for the JTE Program
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 is issuing a Presolicitation for Repair Services for the JTE Program, specifically for Circuit Card Assemblies (NSNs 5998-01-598-5645 and 5998-01-598-5644). This requirement is sole source to Northrop Grumman (CAGE Code 1L4J7). The solicitation outlines requirements for teardown, test, evaluation, and repair of these critical electronic components. Offers are due by April 2, 2026, at 4:00 PM Mountain Time.
Scope of Work
The Performance Work Statement (PWS) details the need for inspecting, testing, and repairing end items to restore them to serviceable, like-new condition. This includes:
- Test, Teardown, and Evaluation (TT&E): Visual, mechanical, and electrical testing to determine component condition, identify parts for repair/replacement, and report findings to the PCO.
- Repair: Performing necessary repairs, cleaning, configuring, refinishing, and testing each end item to meet original specifications.
- Specific Items: Circuit Card Assemblies with NSNs 5998-01-598-5644 and 5998-01-598-5645.
- Data Deliverables: Includes Commercial Asset Visibility Air Force (CAVAF) reporting, documentation of failures and component consumption, a Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP), and Engineering Change Proposals.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation (Solicitation FA8250-26-R-0003)
- Contract Type: Implied Firm Fixed Price for TT&E CLINs, with not-to-exceed prices for repair CLINs.
- Set-Aside: Sole Source to Northrop Grumman (CAGE Code 1L4J7).
- Product Service Code: 5998 (Electrical And Electronic Assemblies; Boards, Cards, And Associated Hardware).
- Key Requirements: Adherence to various military standards for ESD control (MIL-PRF-87893, ANSI/ESD S20.20-2021), packaging (ISPM No. 15, MIL-STD-129, MIL-STD-2073-1), and Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking (MIL-STD-130). Foreign disclosure restrictions apply due to critical technology.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: April 2, 2026, by 4:00 PM Mountain Time.
- Evaluation Criteria: Offers will be evaluated based on Price or Cost (01), Mission Capability (02), and Past Performance (03).
Agency & Contact
- Department: Department of the Air Force
- Office: FA8250 AFSC PZAAA
- Primary Contact: JOHN PRATHER, JOHN.PRATHER.3@US.AF.MIL, 801-586-3463.