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Remanufacture of the F-16 Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) and Jet Fuel Starter (JFS)
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This contract pertains to the indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) acquisition for the remanufacture of the Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) and Jet Fuel Starter (JFS) components used in the F-16 C/D aircraft’s Secondary Power System. The contract spans a five-year base period with a single five-year option, extending the potential performance period to ten years through fiscal year 2036, with a total ceiling value of $96.124 million. Annual order quantities are set at a minimum of 10 and maximum of 30 ADGs and a minimum of 14 and maximum of 42 JFS units, with clarification that these figures may reflect scaled capacity ranges of 100/300 and 140/420 respectively for larger-volume fulfillment. The acquisition is conducted under a multiple award vehicle, and only qualified sources may be considered for award; offerors not previously approved must submit a Source Approval Request package, and the contracting officer has discretion not to delay award for qualification submissions. Foreign participation is restricted, and the acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements. Offerors must demonstrate full repair capability, including disassembly, cleaning, inspection, testing, and reassembly, per approved technical orders TO 2JA16-4-3 for the ADG and TO 2JA3-57-3 for the JFS. Qualification requires submission of a non-serviceable unit for government evaluation, with the government providing a serviceable unit for correlation testing; successful qualification does not guarantee award. All repaired items must meet Unique Identification (UID) requirements under DFARS 211.274, with machine-readable Data Matrix barcodes applied directly to the components. Inspection and acceptance occur at government facilities, primarily Hill Air Force Base in Utah, with the government retaining the right to observe and witness all qualification testing upon at least 45 days’ notice. Pricing will be based on firm fixed price, cost plus fixed fee, or cost reimbursement arrangements per line item, with delivery orders awarded through price competition after qualification. Offerors must disclose material sources, internal procedures, and quality data, and any waiver requests must be supported by evidence of past overhaul experience within 48 months with the same equipment and facility. The solicitation process is open to all responsible sources through SAM.gov, with the response deadline set for May 1, 2026,
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NIBLEY, UT, USASet-Aside
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Submission Closed
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23 APR 2026:
Adding required synopsis language as follows:
One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.
11 MAR 2026:
IDIQ Yearly Minimum/Maximum Order Was Overstated-
Updating Sources Sought As Follows:
IDIQ Yearly Minimum/Maximum Order:
Min/Max: ADG 10/30
Min/Max: JFS 14/42
Action: Pre-solicitation Synopsis
Purpose: This is a pre-solicitation synopsis in accordance with FAR 5.201. This is not a Request for Proposal or Quote (RFP/RFQ) or an Invitation For Bid (IFB), nor is it construed as a commitment by the Government. The synopsis is prepared for the purpose of notifying potential offerors of an upcoming solicitation. 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
Proposed Solicitation Number: FA825226R0073
Closing Response Date: As documented on SAM.gov
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)
Foreign Participation: Restricted
Qualification Point of Contact (POC): Program Engineer – Jeffrey Wigington, jeffrey.wigington@us.af.mil.
Evaluation Criteria: An offeror must meet qualification requirements to be eligible for award.
See the attached Synopsis - Presolicitation Final for complete details.
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