KC-135 Flight Line Test Set Replacement

This contract solicitation (FA812525Q0020) issued by the Department of the Air Force at Tinker Air Force Base seeks the procurement of six KC-135 Flight Line Test Sets under a firm fixed price arrangement. It is designated as a total small business set-aside in accordance with FAR Part 19.5 and targets suppliers registered under NAICS code 334511. These handheld, battery-powered test instruments are required to support comprehensive avionics testing and certification for KC-135 aircraft, including radio frequency communications, navigation, transponder function, and surveillance system checks across multiple frequency bands and modes. The delivery point, inspection, and acceptance location are all Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, with FOB destination terms applying, placing responsibility for delivery and damage risks on the contractor until receipt at the base. The required test sets must comply with MIL-PRF-28800F performance and environmental standards, MIL-STD-810F for environmental testing, and relevant safety certifications (UL, EN, CSA). Each unit must be packaged using commercial best practices to prevent damage, clearly labeled with unique item identification using data matrix barcodes per MIL-STD-130, and shipped ready for forklift handling when meeting specified size and weight thresholds. The procurement process mandates a thorough technical proposal demonstrating compliance with all specifications and administrative requirements, including SAM registration, readability, and completed solicitation documentation, with evaluation conducted on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable basis. The Air Force expects detailed substantiation of technical capabilities rather than generic affirmations, and cost proposals must include all charges such as shipping, taxes, and fees. Specific FAR clauses are incorporated covering contractor ethics, subcontract restrictions, supply chain security, labor standards, and prohibitions on using certain foreign technologies or services. The contract does not specify exact delivery schedules beyond the proposal due date of December 19, 2024, but requires electronic invoicing through WAWF and mandates compliance with required packaging, marking, and inspection guidelines at the destination. The point of contact for procurement inquiries is Madelyn Thompson at Tinker AFB. No contract value or pricing data is provided in the solicitation document itself, as it serves as a pre-solicitation notice inviting quotes from eligible small businesses.