Repair of C-130 Liquid Indicator

The United States Air Force AFSC/PZA is seeking a sole-source, firm-fixed price requirements contract for the repair and sustainment of Liquid Quantity Indicators (LQIs) for C-130 aircraft. Awarded to Simmonds Precision Products Inc., the original equipment manufacturer, the contract is justified under FAR 6.302-1 as there are no other responsible sources capable of performing the work. The contractor possesses exclusive proprietary technical expertise, engineering data, and specialized test equipment required for these repairs, while the government lacks the necessary technical data and would face a three to five year delay to qualify an alternative source. The contract has an estimated total value of $2,108,976.00 and a performance period consisting of a one-year base period starting July 9, 2026, with four one-year options extending through July 8, 2031. The scope of work includes repairs, No Fault Found analysis, and Beyond Economical Repair determinations for multiple national stock numbers, with an annual repair volume of approximately 18 units per line item. Additionally, the agreement includes provisions for over and above work and a surge expedite fee estimated at 5 percent of repair costs to address urgent operational needs and eliminate high-priority backorders. Due to the proprietary nature of the services, inspection and acceptance are conducted at the contractor's facility.