Repair services for the SBIRS program; NSN 5820013269734, SBIR 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.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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 soliciting proposals for repair services for the SBIRS Modulator (NSN 5820-01-326-9734, P/N 200-120200-01). This opportunity is restricted to prequalified sources and requires compliance with specific repair qualification and newly added Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) standards. Proposals are due May 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide Test, Teardown, and Evaluation (TT&E) and Repair services for the SBIRS Modulator. This includes restoring the end item to a serviceable, like-new condition, meeting new item performance requirements and latest specifications. The modulator is an ESD-sensitive item that transmits and modulates radio signals. Specific line items include:
- Item 0001: SBIRS Modulator TT&E (2 EA, 30 Calendar Days ARO carcass)
- Item 0002: SBIRS Modulator Repair (120 Calendar Days ARO carcass)
- Items 0003-0006: Data deliverables including Commercial Asset Visibility Air Force (CAVAF), Repairable Item Inspection Report (RIIR), Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP), and Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) data. These data items are not separately priced and are included in the repair CLIN.
Mandatory Qualification
This solicitation is restricted to prequalified sources. Interested vendors not previously approved must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package to the Source Development Small Business Office or Contracting Officer. Qualification requirements, detailed in ATTACHMENT_9_RQR.pdf, include demonstrating facilities, testing, inspection capabilities, possessing a complete data package, verifying repair processes, and submitting a qualification test plan/procedure for approval. Full qualification is required for contract award eligibility, and award will not be delayed for qualification. Estimated cost for testing and evaluation is $13,000, with 30 days for engineering support.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (implied Firm Fixed Price for services)
- Set-Aside: None (Not a Small Business Set-Aside)
- Product Service Code: J059 - Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Electrical And Electronic Equipment Components
- Agency: Department of the Air Force, FA8250 AFSC PZAAA
- Cybersecurity: Compliance with newly added DFARS clauses 252.204-7021 and 252.204-7025 is mandatory, requiring a current CMMC Level 2 status for all information systems processing FCI or CUI.
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Due Date: May 19, 2026, by 22:00:00Z.
- Submission Method: Electronically via email to the Primary Contact, Valerie Humphries (valerie.humphries@us.af.mil). A second email with no attachments is required to verify receipt.
- Evaluation: Price is the primary factor. Offered prices must be held firm for 120 days.
Special Requirements
The SBIRS Modulator contains critical, export-controlled technology, with distribution authorized only to DoD and U.S. DoD Contractors. Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129, including specific requirements for Wood Packaging Material (WPM) and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) sensitive devices. A Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP) is required. Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking is required per DFARS 252.211-7003 and MIL-STD-130.