SSS FA820326R0002.pdf
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This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) for the repair of a B-1B Hydraulic Servovalve, issued by the U.S. Air Force with solicitation number FA8203-26-R-0002. The government seeks new repair companies with limited rights granted by Parker-Hannifin Corporation to perform repairs on a specific hydraulic servovalve (Part Number 58370, NSN 1650-01-148-4284LE). The procurement is planned as a single award Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) type, targeting small businesses with the NAICS code 336413 and a size standard of 1,250 employees.
The synopsis includes a detailed request for responses by 30 October 2025 at 3PM MST, with interested parties required to submit capability statements addressing specific criteria such as company details, business type, manufacturing capabilities, repair experience, teaming arrangements, and potential alternative procurement strategies. The requirement has a Defense Priority and Allocation System (DPAS) rating of "DO" to support urgent B-1 program needs, with an anticipated contract award within 60 days after the solicitation closing date. The procurement emphasizes small business participation and seeks to conduct market research to determine available responsible sources for the hydraulic servovalve repair requirement.
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SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS
FA8203-26-R-0002
Post: 1 October 2025 – 30 October 2025 3PM MST
Repair B-1B Hydraulic Servovalve (PN 58370; NSN 1650-01-148-4284LE)
DPAS RATING “DO”
1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) to seek new repair companies that have limited rights granted by the owner of the limited rights, Parker- Hannifin Corporation (large firm CAGE 59211).
Per the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 19.201, General Policy, “(a) It is the policy of the Government to provide maximum practicable opportunities in its acquisitions to small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns. Such concerns must also have the maximum practicable opportunity to participate as subcontractors in the contracts awarded by any executive agency, consistent with efficient contract performance.” Based on the responses from the SSS, the Government intends to award a single Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract type. The purpose of the SSS is to conduct market research to determine if such responsible sources exist. This market research is for planning purposes only to develop the best acquisition approach.
2. REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION:
a. Repair B-1B Hydraulic Servovalve (PN 58370; NSN 1650-01-148-4284LE)
b. Proposed NAICS Code: 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment
Manufacturing
c. Small Business Size Standard: 1,250 Employees
d. Contract Type: Single Award, Firm-Fixed Price (FFP)
e. Commercial: NO
f. Critical Safety Item: NO
g. Higher Level Quality Requirements FAR 52.246-11: ISO 9100
h. Anticipated Award Time: Within 60 days after solicitation closing date
i. Defense Priority and Allocation System (DPAS) for repairs and spare parts: “DO” has been assigned in order to meet the urgent required delivery date(s) in support of the B-1 program at all levels in the supply chain. DO rated orders must be given preference over unrated orders per the 15 CFR 700 https://www.dcma.mil/DPAS/.
j. Surveillance Criticality Designator (SCD) “B” is assigned to identify this requirement is for items to maintain a Government or contractor production or repair line, preclude out-of-stock conditions or, meet user needs to non-stock items.
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k. New repair company must have limited rights granted by the owner of the limited rights, Parker-Hannifin Corporation (large firm CAGE 59211).
3. RESPONSES: Please respond by the posting closing date and time (30 October 2025 3PM MST) to the Contracting Officer Leslie Evans via e-mail at leslie.evans.1@us.af.mil and the Contract Specialist, Lt. James Bruce at jayson.skow@us.af.mil. The Government request all interested parties to submit a brief statement of their capability to meet the above requirements that addresses,
1. Firm’s name, CAGE code, unique entity ID, Government point of contact, and ID the source is qualified by the OEM
2. Business type (large or type of small) for the proposed or recommended NAICS Code
3. Are you a manufacturer for this requirement or next higher assembly or subpart(s)?
4. Have you repaired or manufactured same or similar parts to include to commercial customers? If so, please provide proof with points of contact.
5. Provide any anticipated teaming arrangements. Any responses involving teaming arrangements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the teaming partner(s).
6. Is there a different National Stock Number (NSN) or suitable part number?
7. Is there an existing contract vehicle that the USAF can repair or order the parts from? Is there a DLA contract or GSA Schedule for the parts?
8. What other acquisition strategy and contract type do you recommend and how will this best meet the USAF’s requirements and deliver the best value?
9. Discuss any concerns you may have with our requirement.
10. Are there any long-lead items or parts that are volatile in the market or are difficult to procure?
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