B-52 Electronic Amplifier

The United States Air Force is conducting market research through a sources sought synopsis for the repair and remanufacture of a B-52 Electronic Amplifier, identified by solicitation number FA811726SS0024. This action, posted on May 1, 2026, with a response deadline of May 30, 2026, aims to identify qualified sources capable of meeting stringent technical and quality standards. The work falls under NAICS code 336413 and is managed by the 422nd Sustainment Maintenance Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with performance expected at S Coffeyville, Oklahoma. Respondents must submit a comprehensive Source Approval Request (SAR) package that includes production-grade Process Operation Sheets and Inspection Method Sheets, documented quality systems compliant with AS9100 Rev C or ISO 9001:2008, and NADCAP certifications for critical processes such as heat treatment and non-destructive inspection. All technical data must originate from approved government sources or be equivalent and validated, with full traceability to CAGE codes and part numbers. Proposals must be submitted either as a physically bound 3-ring binder with tabbed dividers or as a read-only CD/DVD in .pdf format containing all required elements in sequential order, with no other file types accepted. Submission must be sent to the AFSC Small Business Office, with notification also sent to the Procurement Contracting Officer. While the contract value is not provided, offerors are required to disclose their company size, CAGE code, and use of sub-tier suppliers, alongside proprietary data rights and quality history including deficiency reports. Although no formal evaluation factors, weights, or award methodology are stated, the emphasis on documented process control, historical performance, and supplier approvals suggests a focus on technical competence over price. Packaging, marking, and preservation standards are not specified, and no delivery schedule, FOB terms, or payment details are included. The government retains final acceptance authority, and all submissions must be virus-scanned. This solicitation is purely for market research and does not constitute a commitment to award a contract.