Repair of ALQ-131 Power Supplies

The U.S. Air Force, through the Air Force Material Command’s AFMC/AFLCMC/ESYC office located at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of repairing AN/ALQ-131 Power Supply Units for both domestic and international military partners. This sources-sought notice, identified by solicitation number FA8523ALQ131PWRSUP, requests detailed information from industry on technical expertise, repair experience, configuration management practices, obsolescence mitigation capabilities, and facility equipment necessary to restore complex military electronic components. The repair workload is estimated at two to five units annually, with specific NSNs and part numbers identified for band 3 high voltage power supplies. Proposals must be submitted exclusively via email by close of business on July 16, 2026, to a designated group of program, engineering, and contracting personnel, with a strict total attachment size limit of 10 MB per email. Respondents are required to complete a comprehensive capability survey addressing organizational structure, past project experience, test and acceptance procedures, quality control processes, and workforce allocation, including disclosures on dual-use labor and subcontracting arrangements. The solicitation emphasizes the need for contractors to demonstrate familiarity with military technical orders, engineering drawings, and non-destructive and destructive testing protocols without specifying exact standards or clause references. While no formal contract clauses, evaluation factors, pricing, or performance periods are included—consistent with its market research purpose—offerors must confirm active SAM.gov registration, disclose foreign ownership or control, and declare any socioeconomic status such as small business, veteran-owned, or disadvantaged business certifications. All repair activities are expected to occur at or near Robins AFB, Georgia, with final acceptance of work conducted by the Government Engineer upon successful completion of approved Acceptance Test Procedures. The contracting office has designated Tommy Royal as the primary contracting officer, with Johnny Baker serving as the program manager and Mellissa Smith as an alternate point of contact; however, no contract specialist, COR, or COTR has been named at this stage. Security clearance requirements for handling classified material are implied due to the sensitive nature of the equipment, and contractors must validate their ability to safeguard controlled technical data. No packaging, labeling, invoicing, or appropriation data is specified, as this notice is purely exploratory to assess capable sources prior to potential solicitation.