FD20302600008 - Remanufacture of KC-135 Valves & Pumps; NSN: 2915-01-452-5123RK, 2915-01-452-5126RK, 2915-01-527-8152RK, 2915-01-510-1161RK

This contract is a firm fixed price requirements-type contract planned for a 5-year period, consisting of a three-year basic term with a two-year option. It involves the remanufacture and supply of KC-135 aircraft fuel boost pumps and related valves and pumps, identified by specific National Stock Numbers (NSN: 2915-01-452-5123RK, 2915-01-452-5126RK, 2915-01-527-8152RK, 2915-01-510-1161RK). The Department of the Air Force, through its office at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, issued the solicitation FA8118-26-R-0006 on November 3, 2025, with bids due by December 18, 2025. The contract anticipates a sole source award to ITT Aerospace Controls (CAGE 73760), underscoring the specialized nature of the required components and services. The contract includes rigorous quality assurance and inspection protocols, mandating government inspection and acceptance at the origin, conducted according to standards such as ISO 9001-2015, AS9100, MIL-STD-130 for item marking, and MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129 for packaging and marking compliance. It requires contractor adherence to detailed Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRL) with regular reporting through the Commercial Asset Visibility (CAV) Air Force system, facilitating asset accountability and government visibility over contract depot maintenance activities. Packaging requirements emphasize military-grade standards with specific wood packaging restrictions and heat treatment certifications per international regulations. The delivery schedule is cyclical, with deliveries expected every 90 calendar days from the contractor's facility, which is to be designated upon contract award. Special contract provisions include organizational conflict of interest avoidance and personnel security requirements, such as mandatory NCIC background checks for employees having access to military vehicles or components. The contract also incorporates clauses for government delay of work, stop-work orders, value engineering, and termination for convenience, in full adherence to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). While price or cost is the primary evaluation factor, the specific award criteria and weights are not fully detailed, though the presence of firm fixed price terms and the solicitation type suggest a likely lowest-priced technically acceptable (LPTA) evaluation approach. Overall, this contract supports critical sustainment and readiness for KC-135 aircraft through the remanufacture and supply of essential fuel system components under strict government quality, reporting, and compliance requirements.