SOLICITATION NOTICE- Overhaul of B1 Torque tube assembly
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 United States Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) at Tinker AFB, OK, is soliciting proposals for the overhaul of B-1 Torque Tube Assemblies. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year ordering period. The contractor will provide all necessary resources to return the assemblies to a like-new condition. Proposals are due July 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM local time.
Scope of Work
The primary service involves the comprehensive overhaul of B-1 Torque Tube Assemblies (NSN: 1680-01-143-5429RK, PN: NF53602-01B). This includes disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, re-assembly, testing, and finishing to a like-new condition. The contractor must furnish all labor, facilities, equipment, and materials. The estimated quantity ranges from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 180 units. The contract also includes provisions for "Over and Above" work and data deliverables.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Period of Performance: 5-year ordering period
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Key Requirements:
- Remanufacture to like-new condition.
- Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking per MIL-STD-130.
- Quality Assurance: Higher Level Contract Quality Requirements, including ISO 9001-2015.
- Compliance with MIL-STD-129/ASTM-D-3951 for packaging and marking.
- Contractor must maintain updated Technical Orders (TOs) and comply with safety regulations.
- Government option for a 20% surge in contractual quantities.
Submission & Evaluation
Proposals must be submitted electronically via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module. Award will be made to the offeror with the lowest total evaluated price (TEP) that is compliant with all solicitation requirements. Price is the only evaluated factor. Offerors must provide evidence of qualification, and price reasonableness will be evaluated. Interested vendors not previously qualified must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package.
Key Deliverables & Reporting
The contract requires several data deliverables (CDRLs), including:
- Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV) Reporting (DI-MGMT-81838)
- Contract Depot Maintenance (CDM) Monthly Production Report (DI-PSSS-81995A)
- Government Property Inventory Report (DI-MGMT-80441D)
- Technical Data Package (TDP) (DI-SESS-80776B)
- Report of Shipping (Item) and Packaging Discrepancy (SF-364) (DI-MGMT-80503)
- Counterfeit Prevention Plan (DI-MISC-81832)
- Production Surge Plan / Capability Analysis Plan (DI-MGMT-80969) Bidders should review these DIDs to understand the extensive reporting and documentation obligations.
Contact Information
For technical data requests and inquiries, contact Mark Green at mark.green.29@us.af.mil or 405-739-5000.