Repair of FDR, Control Indicator, Data Transfer Unit & ECSMU

The United States Air Force, through the FA8117 Afsc Pzaba office located at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, is conducting market research under solicitation number FA811726SS0027 to identify qualified sources capable of repairing the Flight Data Recorder, Control Indicator, Data Transfer Unit, and Electronic Centralized Aircraft Monitor. This sources-sought notice, posted on June 23, 2026 with a response deadline of July 15, 2026, seeks responses from potential contractors who can meet stringent technical and quality requirements for supporting critical aircraft systems. The place of performance is designated as S Coffeyville, Oklahoma, and all respondents must hold or demonstrate access to the necessary intellectual property including engineering drawings, specifications, inspection procedures, and provisioning data to perform the repairs. The qualification process requires submission of a Source Approval Request (SAR) package to the AFSC Small Business Office, which must include detailed documentation covering quality assurance systems, technical data rights, sub-tier supplier certifications, quality history, and evidence of compliance with significant industrial processes outlined in Appendix D. Respondents must comply with AS9100, ISO 9001:2008, NATO AQAP-2070, or an equivalent quality assurance certification and provide valid proof of certification with a current expiration date. All significant industrial processes must be approved by the original equipment manufacturer, Department of Defense, or NADCAP, as identified in the referenced appendices. Contractors must also demonstrate access to and legal right to use master tooling, special test equipment, mylars, glass layouts, and loft data, with all calibrated equipment accompanied by valid calibration records. Sub-tier suppliers involved in work on Critical Safety Items or Critical Application Items must hold ISO 9001:2008 or AS9100 Rev C certification. The SAR package must be submitted in either physical or electronic format—or a combination—with all financial data redacted, and must follow strict formatting instructions including a table of contents, tabbed dividers for physical submissions, and PDF files on virus-scanned CD or DVD. Compliance with FAR 9.2, FAR 9.104-1, FAR 9.104-2, FAR 9.104-5, and DFAR 246.202-4 is mandatory, and firms must provide their Cage Code and size designation. No pricing or contract value is solicited