Repair of B-2 Transponder Set NSN: 5895-01-383-4052 FW P/N: 159000-7
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
AI Contract Overview
The United States Air Force, through the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker Air Force Base, has issued a firm-fixed-price indefinite-delivery requirements contract solicitation for the repair of the B-2 Transponder Set, National Stock Number 5895-01-383-4052, with a part number 159000-7. The contract will cover a three-year basic period with an additional two-year option and a six-month extension. The repair work includes several line items such as transponder set repair, over and above services, data and reports, surge expedite fees, material lay-in, and repair management, with specific quantities for each period. The repair requires specialized knowledge and capabilities only provided by the single approved source, Associated Aircraft Manufacturing and Sales, Inc., due to its exclusive access to necessary data, parts, tools, and certified personnel. The solicitation is set to be issued on May 7, 2026, with a closing date of June 8, 2026. The contract work will be performed at the contractor’s facility in S Coffeyville, Oklahoma. There is no small business set-aside due to the specialized nature of the requirement and the lack of qualified vendors. The contract follows FAR Part 15 procedures and will not provide a technical data package as the government does not own such data for the repair. Communication regarding the solicitation is strictly through written or emailed inquiries to designated points of contact, Caleb Taylor and Jonathan Payne, with an ombudsman available to address contractor concerns confidentially during the acquisition process. The delivery schedule demands prompt repair turnaround, typically within 30 days after receipt of order, with early delivery encouraged.
General Info
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NAICS
Place of Performance
S Coffeyville, OK, 73145, USASet-Aside
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Organization & Contact Information
Full Description
The United States Air Force through Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), Tinker AFB 73145 issues formal solicitation for a firm-fixed price (FFP) indefinite-delivery requirements contract for the Repair of B-2 Transponder Set NSN: 5895-01-383-4052 FW P/N: 159000-7 The requirements set forth in this solicitation are defined per Purchase Request FD2030-25-02042 as follows:
Written response required.
(1) Action Code:
N/A
(2) Date:
07 May
(3) Year:
2026
(4) Contracting Office Zip Code:
73145
(5) Product or Service Code:
5895
(6) Contracting Office Address:
DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE (DAF)
BLDG 3001 SUITE 1AF1-99A
TINKER AFB, OK. 73145
(7) Subject:
Synopsis of Repair of B-2 Transponder Set
(8) Proposed Solicitation Number:
FA811926R0011
(9) Closing Response Date:
Anticipated solicitation issue date: 07 May 2026
Anticipated solicitation closing date: 08 June, 2026
(10) Contact Point or Contracting Officer:
Caleb Taylor
Contract Specialist
405-739-4106
caleb.taylor.8@us.af.mil
Jonathan Payne
Contracting Officer
405-734-4622
jonathan.payne.11@us.af.mil
(11) Contract Award and Solicitation Number:
N/A
(12) Contract Award Dollar Amount:
N/A
(13) Contract Line Item Numbers:
Proposed Line Items:
Line Item 0001: Transponder Set - Repair
NSN: 5895-01-383-4052FW
Part number: 159000-7
3-Year Basic: BEQ = 6
2-Year Option 1: BEQ = 4
6-Month Extension: BEQ = 2
Line Item 0002: Over & Above
NSN: O&A
Part Number: N/A
3-Year Basic: BEQ = 1
2-Year Option 1: BEQ = 1
6-Month Extension: BEQ = 1
Line Item 0003: Data & Reports
NSN: N/A
Part Number: N/A
3-Year Basic: BEQ = 1
2-Year Option 1: BEQ = 1
6-Month Extension: BEQ = 1
Line Item 0004: Surge
NSN: O&A
Part Number: N/A
3-Year Basic: BEQ = 1
2-Year Option 1: BEQ = 1
6-Month Extension: BEQ = 1
Line Item 0005: Material Lay-In
NSN: N/A
Part Number: N/A
3-Year Basic: BEQ = 1
2-Year Option 1: BEQ = 1
6-Month Extension: BEQ = 1
Line Item 0006: Repair Management
NSN: N/A
Part Number: N/A
3-Year Basic: BEQ = 1
2-Year Option 1: BEQ = 1
6-Month Extension: BEQ = 1
(14) Contract Award Date:
N/A
(15) Contractor:
There is one approved source for the repair of this item:
Associated Aircraft Manufacturing and Sales, Inc. (CAGE: 56540).
(16) Description:
(a) National Stock Number (NSN) if assigned:
5895-01-383-4052FW
(b) Qualification Requirement:
Yes
(c) Manufacturer, including Part Number:
Northrup Grummam
PN: 159000-7
(d) Size, dimensions, or other form, fit or functional description:
Length: 15.2100; Width: 3.5800; Height: 9.8700; Weight (HP): 16.0000
The Data Entry Panel (DEP) provides personnel with the capability of monitor and controlling the avionics systems.
(e) Predominant material of manufacture:
MACHINED ALLOY CHASSIS, TOP COVER, CIRCUIT CARDS, TRANSMITTER, POWER SUPPLY, CAPITIVE SCREW, GUIDE SCREW, GASKET, CHASSIS
(f) Quantity, Unit of Issue, including any options for additional quantities:
Line Item 0001: 3-Year Basic: BEQ = 6; 2 -Year Option 1: BEQ = 4; 6-Month Extension: BEQ = 2
Line Item 0002: 3-Year Basic: Lot = 1; 2-Year Option 1: Lot = 1; 6-Month Extension: Lot =1
Line Item 0003: 3-Year Basic: Lot = 1; 2-Year Option 1: Lot = 1; 6-Month Extension: Lot = 1
Line Item 0004: 3-Year Basic: Lot = 1; 2-Year Option 1: Lot = 1; 6-Month Extension: Lot = 1
Line Item 0005: 3-Year Basic: Lot = 1; 2-Year Option 1: Lot = 1; 6-Month Extension: Lot = 1
Line Item 0006: 3-Year Basic: Lot = 1; 2-Year Option 1: Lot = 1; 6-Month Extension: Lot = 1
(g) Destination information:
FOB: ORIGIN
DODAAC: SW3211
3301 F AVE CEN REC BLDG 506 DR 22
TINKER AFB OK 73145-8000
TINKER AFB OK
73145-8000
USA
(h) Delivery schedule:
Line Item 0001: Repair
Deliver 1 unit(s) 30 days ARO 1 EA . Early delivery is acceptable
Line Item 0002: Over & Above
Deliver 1 unit(s) IAW PWS . Early delivery is acceptable
Line Item 0003: Data
Deliver 1 unit(s) IAW PWS . Early delivery is acceptable
Line Item 0004: Over & Above (Surge Expedite Fee)
Deliver 1 unit(s) IAW PWS . Early delivery is acceptable
Line Item 0005: Material Lay-In
Deliver 1 unit(s) IAW PWS . Early delivery is acceptable
Line Item 0006: Repair Management
Deliver 1 unit(s) IAW PWS/Monthly. Early delivery is acceptable
(i) Duration of the contract period:
3-Year Basic with one (1) 2-Year Option period and Option for a 6-Month Extension.
The period of performance (PoP) will begin on the day of contract award and end on the day of Government acceptance of the service.
(j) Sustainable acquisition requirements:
N/A
(k) For a proposed contract action in an amount estimated to be greater than $25,000 but not greater than the simplified acquisition threshold -
i. Description of the procedures to be used in awarding the contract:
The request for quotation will be written and be posted on the Government-Wide Point of Entry (GPE), currently https://www.sam.gov.
ii. The anticipated award date:
N/A
(l) Intended source and statement of the reason justifying the lack of competition:
Associated Aircraft Manufacturing and Sales Inc (AAMSI)
2735 NW 63RD CT, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 33309-1711, United States
CAGE Code: 56540
The authority at FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements, will be utilized.
Associated Aircraft Manufacturing and Sales Inc. is the only known contractor that has the data, parts, expertise, tools, firmware, software, test equipment, and personnel trained and certified to complete the repair.
This requirement can only be performed by the pre-approved source. This acquisition will follow FAR Part 15 procedures.
All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.
(m) Technical Data:
A technical data package will not be furnished as the Government does not own the technical data for the repair of this transponder set.
(17) First Article:
N/A
(18) Place of Contract Performance:
Contractor’s facility.
(19) Set-aside Status:
Two or more small businesses capable of performing this requirement are not available. This requirement is therefore not set aside for small business or any other socioeconomic concerns.
(20) NOTICE:
All questions regarding this notice are to be submitted in writing via E-mail. All questions submitted to this office are subject to be posted in this notice along with the appropriate response(s). Vendor identities will not be disclosed. Prospective offerors must comply with all the requirements of the solicitation and any attachments thereto to be considered responsive. All offerors are to specify in their response whether they are a large business, small business, small disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, women-owned small business, HUBZone small business, veteran-owned small business or service-disabled veteran-owned small business. Also offerors must specify whether they are a U.S. or foreign-owned firm.
OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005) (An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition). The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at 405-736-3273. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.
Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. No telephone requests. Only written or emailed requests received directly from the requestor are acceptable.