Repair services for the MUTES program. NSN 5840-01-090-5059 FD - Radar Modulator
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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 (FA8250 AFSC PZAAA) is soliciting proposals for repair services for the MUTES program, specifically for Radar Modulators (NSN 5840-01-090-5059 FD, P/N MACH12 / 654VE0062-3). This is a Solicitation (RFQ) for Firm Fixed Price services, with data items being Not Separately Priced. This opportunity is NOT a Small Business Set-Aside and is restricted to qualified sources. Proposals are due by February 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement covers Test, Teardown, and Evaluation (TT&E) for four (4) Radar Modulators, with delivery expected within 30 calendar days ARO carcass. Additionally, Repair services are required for four (4) Radar Modulators, with delivery within 60 calendar days ARO carcass. The objective is to return end items to a serviceable, like-new condition, meeting original specifications.
Key deliverables include various data items in accordance with DD Form 1423, such as Commercial Asset Visibility Air Force (CAVAF), Repairable Item Inspection Reports (RIIR), Counterfeit Prevention Plans (CPP), and Engineering Change Proposals (ECP). The contractor must furnish all necessary facilities, parts, materials, equipment, and services. Work involves visual, mechanical, electrical testing, component identification, repair/replacement, cleaning, configuration, refinishing, and acceptance testing. The item contains critical technology and is export-controlled. Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking is mandatory, and compliance with extensive military packaging standards (MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129, ISPM 15) and CAV AF reporting is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP) for TT&E and Repair services; Not Separately Priced (NSP) for data items.
- Delivery: 30 Calendar Days ARO carcass for TT&E; 60 Calendar Days ARO carcass for Repair.
- Set-Aside: Not a Small Business Set-Aside. Restricted to qualified sources.
- Proposal Due: February 18, 2026, 23:00:00Z.
- Published: February 11, 2026.
Qualification & Evaluation
This opportunity is restricted to qualified sources. Offerors must meet stringent Repair Qualification Requirements (RQR) for the Ferrite modulator High Power (NSN: 5840-01-090-5059, P/N: 654VE00062-3). Qualification involves demonstrating adequate facilities, testing, and inspection capabilities, verifying a complete data package (e.g., General Dynamics drawing 654VE00062), and submitting a government-approved qualification test plan. Full qualification is mandatory prior to contract award. Potential waiver criteria (QWC1, QWC2-4, QWC6) exist for prior government/OEM suppliers or those with equivalent capabilities. The evaluation will prioritize technical capability and adherence to these qualification standards.
Submission & Additional Notes
Proposals must be emailed to the Primary Contact, Valerie Humphries (valerie.humphries@us.af.mil). A separate, attachment-free email is required to confirm receipt. Bidders must thoroughly review all solicitation documents, including a PDF portfolio of CDRLs that requires Adobe Acrobat X or later for viewing.