Remanufacture of the F-16 Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) and Jet Fuel Starter (JFS)
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Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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This solicitation is for a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) under an Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) structure, targeting the remanufacture of the Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) and Jet Fuel Starters (JFS) used in the Secondary Power System of F-16 C/D aircraft. The contract period is five years with a one-time five-year option, allowing for a potential total duration of ten years. The solicitation seeks bids or proposals from all responsible sources, though only qualified vendors, as defined by FAR Part 52.209-1 and 9.202(a), will be considered. Vendors not previously approved must submit a Source Approval Request package, but award decisions will not be delayed to allow full qualification demonstrations. The contract enables on-ramping of additional qualified sources during its term. The contract specifies annual minimum and maximum order quantities of 10 to 30 units for the ADG and 14 to 42 units for the JFS. The ADG serves as an interface between the JFS and the Power Take-Off shaft, while the JFS functions as a back-to-back centrifugal compressor-turbine supplying shaft horsepower to the ADG. The solicitation number is FA825226R0073, issued by the Department of Defense at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, with a response deadline of June 8, 2026. Participation is restricted to qualified domestic sources, with foreign involvement prohibited. Points of contact are provided for vendor inquiries, and the associated NAICS code is 488190, relating to supply activities.
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NIBLEY, UT, USASet-Aside
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Effective June 11, 2026. The Statement of Work (SOW) has been updated to resolve a file accessibility issue reported by users on non-DoD networks. Please note that the proposal submission deadline remains unchanged; no extension is granted.
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Subject: ADG & JFSs Remanufacture MAC IDIQ Amendment 0002
Effective Date: June 8, 2026
Solicitation Number: FA825226R0073-0002
Closing Response Date: June 19, 2026 at 4:00pm mountain time.
Amendment 0002: The purpose of this amendment is to formally extend the proposal due date.
1. The deadline for submission of proposals is hereby extended:
FROM: June 8, 2026 at 4:00pm MST
TO: June 19, 2026 at 4:00pm MST
2. Except as clarified or modified herein, all other terms, conditions, and specifications of the original solicitation and all prior amendments remain unchanged and in full force and effect.
3. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation (or as amended) by one of the methods outlined in Block 11 of the SF-30. Failure to acknowledge this amendment may result in your proposal being rejected as non-responsive.
Amendment 0002 Updated Attachments:
1. Solicitation Amendment: FA8252-26-R-0073-0002
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Subject: ADG & JFSs Remanufacture MAC IDIQ Amendment 0001
Effective Date: May 19, 2026
Solicitation Number: FA825226R0073-0001
Closing Response Date: June 8, 2026 at 4:00pm mountain time.
Amendment 0001: The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate the updated Ordering Guide and remove the Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) Plan submission and evaluation requirements from Sections L and M of the basic solicitation. Please note that the SCRM requirement is not being eliminated; rather, it is being shifted from the basic contract level to the task order level, as now detailed in the revised Ordering Guide (dated 19 May 2026).
This update is a procedural and formatting change that only shifts the SCRM Plan submission from the basic contract to delivery order proposal submission; it is not considered a material change. Accordingly, there will be no extension to the proposal due date.
Amendment 0001 Updated Attachments:
1. Solicitation Amendment: FA8252-26-R-0073-0001
2. Revised Ordering Procedures - Dated 19 May 2026
3. FA8252-26-R-0073 Solicitation Change Highlights
4. Ordering Procedures Change Highlights - Updated 19 May
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IDIQ Yearly Minimum/Maximum Order:
Min/Max: ADG 10/30
Min/Max: JFS 14/42
Action: Solicitation
Purpose: This is a solicitation/Request for Proposal (RFP) or an Invitation For Bid (IFB).
All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
Multiple Award Contract (MAC) - Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) – Contract Period - Five (5) year contract with one (1) five (5) year option, for a potential total contract length of 10 years Items:
• Remanufacture - Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) -NSN:2835012080169RP
• Remanufacture - Jet Fuel Starters (JFS) – NSNs:2835013083769RP, 2835016892101RP
The Accessory Drive Gearbox and Jet Fuel Starter are utilized in the Secondary Power System of the F-16 C/D Aircraft. The JFS is a back to back centrifugal compressor-turbine engine which provides shaft horsepower directly to the ADG. The ADG itself acts as an interface between the JFS and the Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft.
Year: 2026
Product Code: 2835 - Supply
Subject: ADG & JFSs Remanufacture MAC IDIQ
Solicitation Number: FA825226R0073
Closing Response Date: June 8, 2026 at 4:00pm mountain time.
Restricted to Qualified Sources: See FAR Part 52.209-1 The requirements of FAR 9.202(a) apply. Sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award. Interested vendors that have not been previously approved for this acquisition must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package to the Source Development Small Business Office or the Contracting Officer. As prescribed in FAR 9.202(e), the contracting officer need not delay a proposed award in order to provide a potential offeror with an opportunity to demonstrate its ability to meet the standards (see attached RQR). Contract will allow for on-ramping of qualified sources.
Foreign Participation: Restricted