What the buyer needs
AI summaryThe United States Air Force (USAF) Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources for the qualification and production of the JetCal Analyzer JD-80 (NSN 4920-01-268-2007, P/N BH112JD-80). Maintenance personnel use this analyzer to test, trim, troubleshoot, and sustain TF-33 gas turbine engines on B-52 and E-3 aircraft in both flightline and test cell environments. Both large and small businesses are strongly encouraged to participate by submitting documentation supporting their capabilities, or a detailed plan explaining how they will overcome any shortfalls. Interested vendors must complete Part I (Business Information) and Part II (Capability Survey) and submit them electronically in PDF or Microsoft Word format via email. Responses must be received no later than 19 November 2026 at 12:00 PM EST, with file sizes not exceeding 10 MB per email. The Government will not reimburse any participation expenses, and responding to this survey does not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards.
Scope of work
- Manufacture and deliver BH112JD-80 JetCal Analyzer
- First Article Testing (FAT) and engine test cell/ground flightline qualification if not OEM
- Testing thermocouple harnesses for circuit errors, continuity, resistance, and insulation breakdown
- Precision testing and calibration verification of cockpit temperature indicators and RPM systems
- Monitoring EGT, EPR, RPM, and fuel flow during engine ground trim procedures
- Automatic or manual tracking of N1 and N2 spool acceleration and deceleration rates
- Data acquisition unit integration and internal memory for up to 90 test snapshots
- Machine-readable 2D matrix IUID marking and packaging compliant with MIL-STD-130
Minimum qualifications
- Possess manufacturing tooling, test equipment, facilities, technical data/repair data, and quality management processes
- Past performance manufacturing, assembling, qualifying, and delivering similar gas turbine engine test sets within past 5 years
- Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) status regarding Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
- System for Award Management (SAM) registration
- Quality assurance and test qualification standards (e.g., ISO 9001:2015, AS9100D)
- Counterfeit Electronic Part Prevention Plan (AS5553 compliant)
- Capability to provide IUID marking compliant with MIL-STD-130 and DFARS 252.211-7003
Documents to include with your response
- Part I: Business Information
- Part II: Capability Survey Questions responses
- Documentation supporting company's capability to fulfill requirements
- Detailed plan explaining how to overcome any experience or manufacturing data shortfalls (if applicable)
How to submit
- Method
- Electronic via email
- Instructions
- Submit Part I and Part II in PDF or Microsoft Word format to the Contracting Officer. File sizes must not exceed 10 MB per email (multi-part emails are acceptable).
Incumbent and award research
Likely prior awards for this requirement
Likely matchAwarded by the same buying office (FA8532) with descriptions matching "jetcal analyzer". The notice does not name its current contract, so confirm before relying on it.
| Vendor and award | Value | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| HOWELL INSTRUMENTS, INC.FA853226F0226 · JETCAL ANALYZER JD 80 | $223.7K | Dec 28, 2026 |
| HOWELL INSTRUMENTS, INC.FA853226F0127 · JETCAL ANALYZER TEST SET | $1.1M | Nov 4, 2026 |
| HOWELL INSTRUMENTS, INC.FA853226F0104 · JETCAL ANALYZER JD 80 | $223.7K | Oct 2, 2026 |
| HOWELL INSTRUMENTS, INC.FA853226F0037 · JETCAL ANALYZER JD 80 | $5.3M | Jul 7, 2026 |
| HOWELL INSTRUMENTS, INC.FA853225F0274 · JETCAL ANALYZER JD 80 | $419.0K | Dec 31, 2025 |
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.