F35 Bushing Tools Kit

Solicitation FA500426Q0021 is a Firm Fixed Price requirement for the 354th Maintenance Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, to procure a ForceMate cold work bushing installation kit. This tooling is essential for mandatory structural repairs to F-35 Integrated Power Package aircraft mounts and outboard/inboard drop link bushings to restore fleet airworthiness per Joint Program Office Action Request A-S136-20260423-042903649. The procurement consists of 18 specific line items, including one starting hole gage and 17 mandrels, with an independent government estimate of 40,408.50 dollars. The scope is strictly limited to the delivery of these specified materials; substitute or equal products are prohibited, and the government will not evaluate proposals that include installation, integration, or training services. The delivery schedule is set for 40 weeks after the date of award receipt, with shipping terms designated as Contractor Destination. Evaluation will be conducted on a trade-off basis considering price and technical conformance to the salient characteristics, as outlined in FAR 52.212-2. Proposals must be submitted via email by July 29, 2026, and must include a cover letter with the company CAGE code and a statement of compliance. Inspection and acceptance will be managed by U.S. Air Force personnel at Eielson AFB, and all invoicing must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, including specific security prohibitions and an ombudsman provision for dispute resolution.