Quality Control- Aircraft Components And Accessories

PSC Category H116 focuses on quality control for aircraft components and accessories, encompassing a range of technical services and maintenance activities related to aviation equipment. This category involves specialized monitoring, testing, and maintenance services for various aircraft types, including military and government fleet vehicles. The services span engine condition trend monitoring, software development for multi-function displays, facilities maintenance, and asset management for aircraft maintenance groups.

The federal contract awards under this PSC category demonstrate a diverse set of aviation-related contracts, primarily from military agencies like the U.S. Air Force, Army, and Navy. Contract values range from approximately $33,950 to $4.7 million, with performance periods typically spanning one to five years. Frequently awarded contractors include Sierra Nevada Corporation, Rockwell Collins (Collins Aerospace), and Jet-Care International Inc. Most contracts are firm-fixed-price or cost-plus-fixed-fee, with no consistent small business set-aside pattern. Performance locations include Colorado, Utah, Florida, and California, reflecting the geographically distributed nature of these aviation support services.

The current federal contract opportunity is a sources sought notice from the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command, seeking contractors to manage facilities other maintenance (FOM) for aircraft parts and materials at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The opportunity targets small businesses, including 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned businesses. The primary responsibilities include receiving, issuing, inventorying, and verifying aircraft parts for C-130, F-16, F-22, A-10, and F-35 aircraft, with a potential requirement for Secret clearance and robust asset management capabilities.