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Remanufacture of B-52 Ballscrew Assembly
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The contract involves a five-year requirements agreement (three-year base with a two-year option) for the remanufacture of B-52 Ballscrew Assemblies, specifically for part numbers 7900832 and 7900831 associated with NSNs 1680015267829RK and 1680015267830RK. This effort, conducted under the U.S. Air Force at Tinker AFB, entails the comprehensive overhaul of these critical aircraft components, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, assembly, testing, preservation, packaging, and delivering assets restored to like-new condition. The contract work encompasses not only physical remanufacturing but also supply chain management, forecasting, procurement of long-lead parts, and logistics planning. The acquisition strategy will be informed by market research aimed at identifying capable sources, with an emphasis on small business participation, including disadvantaged and women-owned entities. The solicitation is projected for release in mid-2026, with responses due later that year, although no formal solicitation is currently available. Potential contractors must meet stringent qualification requirements detailed in Repair/Remanufacture Qualification Requirements RQR-848 and complete a Source Approval Request package demonstrating compliance with technical and quality standards. The contract requires adherence to recognized quality systems such as AS9100 or ISO 9001:2015, and NADCAP accreditation is mandatory for critical manufacturing processes. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the contractor’s facility under government oversight, ensuring compliance with robust quality assurance and safety standards, including critical safety item guidelines. Contractors must provide extensive documentation covering repair processes, inspection methods, quality history, tooling certification, and supplier qualifications. Technical data rights, export control compliance, and proprietary data licensing are also critical components of the qualification process. Submission of proposals, organized as a single bookmarked PDF, is required electronically via secure DoD portals. Evaluation is qualification-driven rather than price-based, with the government reserving the right to make award decisions based on demonstrated capability and regulatory compliance, and responses to this sources sought notice will shape the final acquisition approach.
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Submission Closed
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Full Description
Remanufacture of B-52 Ballscrew Assembly
NSN(s) / P/N(s): 1680015267829RK & 1680015267830RK/ 7900832 & 7900831
INTERESTED SOURCES MUST SELECT “ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS” BUTTON ABOVE OR BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED PARTICIPANTS IN THIS MARKET RESEARCH EFFORT BY THE “CLOSING DATE” OF THIS NOTICE.
THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.
PURPOSE
This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of market research being conducted by the United States Air Force (USAF). This market research is being conducted to notify potential sources of the upcoming requirement and to re-advertise the qualification requirements for the subject item. Additionally, this notice will gauge small business interest. The determination to make this acquisition a Small Business Set-Aside is dependent on the number of small businesses approved to satisfy this requirement.
The Government will use the information gathered through publication of this SSS to determine the best acquisition strategy for this requirement. The Government is interested in all potential sources including Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, etc.
Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the overhaul of the item(s) listed below. Generally, the work to be accomplished includes disassembly, cleaning, inspection, assembly, testing, preservation, and packaging to return an unserviceable asset to a like-new condition. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, and shipping serviceable assets.
Potential sources may be responsible for nonrecurring engineering costs associated with becoming an approved source.
DESCRIPTION
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing)
SBA Size Standard: 1,250 employees
Requirement Information: Remanufacture of B-52 Ballscrew Assembly
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
P/N NSN Noun Est. Requirement
7900832 1680015267829RK BALLSCREW ASSEMBLY BEQ: 45ea
7900831 1680015267830RK BALLSCREW ASSEMBLY BEQ: 80ea
POP: 5 Year Requirements Contract (3-Year Basic plus One 2-Year Option)
ESTIMATED SOLICITATION INFORMATION
Estimated Solicitation Date: June 2026
Estimated Solicitation Closing/Response Date: August 2026
CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY & TECHNICAL DATA
Potential sources wishing to be qualified to perform the requirement specified above are REQUIRED to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements for this item. QRs and Repair Data List (RDL), if applicable, are attached to this notice. The QR attached to this document is for reference only. The official synopsis of the QRs for this item can be found by searching www.sam.gov/ for the keyword “Repair/Remanufacture Qualification Requirements RQR-848”. Changes to the item list or QRs will be published to the official solicitation, not this notice.
Government provided data is annotated on the RDL attached to this posting. Absence of an RDL indicates the Government cannot provide technical data and that potential sources are required to independently acquire the necessary technical data to satisfy this requirement.. Requests for technical data in response to this SSS posting should be submitted to the Tinker TO Public Sales Office at contact@example.gov. Please see TO Public Sales Fact Sheet.
SAR packages and SAR-process questions should be submitted to the AFSC Small Business Office at:
AFSC/SB
3001 Staff Drive, Suite 1AG 85A
Tinker AFB, OK 73145-3009
Email: contact@example.gov
Website: https://www.afsc.af.mil/units/sbo/index.asp
Due to COVID-19 and the increase in teleworking (social distancing) we ask that all SAR packages be submitted electronically through DoD SAFE https://safe.apps.mil/. DoD SAFE is a safe option for large files. If you have a PKI certificate you can send directly to the POCs below; if you do not then “request a drop-off” by sending an emails message to:
NOTE: Potential sources should only submit SAR related questions to the above contact. Inquiries of a technical nature should be submitted to the cognizant engineering activity at contact@example.gov.
Disclaimer:
This SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Information, Request for Proposal, or Request for Quotation) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future.
The information in this notice is based on current information as of the publication date. The information in this notice is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. If changes are made, updated information will be provided in future notices and will be posted on the Systems for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov/ . Responses to this SSS may or may not be returned. Contractors not responding to this SSS will not be precluded from participation in any future solicitation.
INTERESTED SOURCES MUST SELECT “ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS” BUTTON ABOVE OR BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED PARTICIPANTS IN THIS MARKET RESEARCH EFFORT BY THE “CLOSING DATE” OF THIS NOTICE.
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