What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe United States Air Force, through the 416 SCMS/GUEAA, requires repair qualification services for the Dual Mode Transmitter used in the F-16 C/D Model AN/APG-68 Radar. The agency is seeking to identify and qualify sources capable of repairing this specific component, identified by National Stock Number 1270-01-238-3662 and Part Number 758R990G01. This qualification process ensures that prospective sources possess the technical capability, facilities, and data necessary to restore the transmitter to operational standards. The scope of work requires prospective sources to demonstrate complete repair, inspection, testing, packaging, and storage capabilities for the Dual Mode Transmitter. Bidders must verify possession of a complete engineering data package, which must include at a minimum the manufacturer drawing 758R990G01. The repair process must conform to government requirements prescribed within the Engineering Source Approval technical data package, including compliance with Unique Identification requirements in accordance with DFARS 211.274. To satisfy eligibility rules, bidders must notify the appropriate government Small Business Office or the contracting officer of their intent to qualify. Bidders must certify access to all required facilities, equipment, tooling, and personnel, and make these assets available for government inspection. Bidders must also identify all material sources and internal process standards used during the repair. Evaluation criteria focus on the successful completion of testing and article verification at the bidder's expense. Bidders must submit a qualification test plan detailing compliance with drawing 758R990G01 and specification T360A41, followed by a complete test report for government approval. Additionally, bidders must provide a pre-contract award qualification article for form, fit, and function evaluation to demonstrate compatibility with the F-16 weapon system. The agency requires at least 30 days of advance notice prior to any qualification testing so government personnel may exercise the option to witness the testing on-site. The source documentation does not signal a specific budget or outline key acquisition dates beyond the 30-day testing notice and the preparation date of March 4, 2019.
Scope of work
- Repair of Dual Mode Transmitter (NSN: 1270-01-238-3662, P/N: 758R990G01)
- Inspection, testing, packaging, and storage of the item
- Compliance with Unique Identification (UID) requirements per DFARS 211.274
- Preparation and submission of a qualification test plan/procedure and complete test report
Minimum qualifications
- Prequalification notification to government Small Business Office or contracting officer
- Certification of required facilities, equipment, tooling, and personnel to repair, inspect, test, package, and store the item
- Verification of a complete data package including MANUFACTURER (97942) drawing 758R990G01
- Compliance with DFARS 211.274 Unique Identification (UID) requirements
- Submission of a qualification test plan/procedure for prior approval by 416 SCMS/GUEAA
- Submission of a complete test report after qualification testing to 416 SCMS/GUEAA for review and approval
- Notify government at least 30 days in advance of testing used for qualification
Documents to include with your response
- Prequalification Notice of intent to qualify
- Facility, equipment, tooling, and personnel availability certification
- Complete data package verification list of procedures, drawings, and specifications
- Sources for materials and standards for internally used processes
- Quality, performance, and environmental evaluation results data
- Qualification test plan/procedure detailing compliance verification with Drawing 758R990G01 and Specification T360A41
- Complete test report of qualification testing results
How to submit
- Instructions
- Notify the appropriate government Small Business Office or contracting officer of intent to qualify. Submit qualification test plan/procedure and test report to 416 SCMS/GUEAA.
Incumbent and award research
No incumbent history found for this requirement. The notice does not cite a current contract, and no earlier award from this buying office matches it.
Source: USAspending.gov federal award data (U.S. federal public data). A contract is called the incumbent only when the notice or its documents cite it by number.
