Remanufacture of F-15 Rudder and Nose Gear Steering Cartridge Assembly

The contract is for the remanufacture of the F-15 Rudder and Nose Gear Steering Cartridge Assembly, a cylindrical line replacement unit (LRU) composed of aluminum alloy and steel, with physical dimensions of 17.3 inches in length and 2.0 inches in both width and height, weighing 1.6 pounds. This item is integral to the aircraft’s rudder control and nose gear steering system and must be remanufactured to meet stringent technical and quality standards. The work scope requires 100% replacement of consumable parts, traceability of all replacement components by serial number, full compliance with overhaul instructions per TO 4SA10-4-3, and adherence to AF Technical Order systems. The remanufactured units must be delivered defect-free, with each asset marked with a 2-D matrix IUID in compliance with MIL-STD-130, while preserving existing IUID markings on returned items. Quality assurance is conducted by the Defense Contract Management Agency at the contractor’s facility prior to packaging, and each delivered item must be accompanied by documentation confirming successful quality acceptance. The solicitation, issued under FA811826R0028, is a negotiated request for proposal with a proposed five-year firm-fixed-price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract structure. It is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, requiring offerors to be approved sources per RFO 52.209-1 and to submit complete, compliant proposals. Award will be made to the offeror with the lowest total evaluated price, with no factor weighting beyond price—making price competitiveness the sole criterion, contingent upon meeting all pass/fail gates including compliance with the work statement, solicitation terms, and qualification requirements. Delivery is to be made F.O.B. origin at the contractor’s facility, with final destination being DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma at Tinker AFB. Packaging must follow MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129, including bar coding and unique identification, and all wood packaging must comply with international phytosanitary standards. Contractors must comply with ISO 9001-2015 and/or AS9100 quality systems, implement surge capability to exceed peacetime demand, maintain cybersecurity protections per NIST SP 800-171 and DFARS 252.204-7012