T-38 Accessory Drive Gearbox Remanufacture Sources Sought Notice.docx

Action: Sources Sought Synopsis / Request for Information Purpose: This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) in accordance with FAR 5.201. This is not a Request for Proposal or Quote (RFP/RFQ) or an Invitation For Bid (IFB), nor is it construed as a commitment by the Government.

The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small businesses to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, HUBZone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar supplies offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.

Acquisition:

• Remanufacture [ST2.1]of T-38 Accessory Drive Gearbox (NSN: 1680-01-440-5106) used on T-38 Product Code: 1680 Subject: T-38 Accessory Drive Gearbox Remanufacture Closing Response Date: 11/27/2026 Description/CLINs:

FFP / Pre-priced

Repairs identified post-teardown per DFARS 252.217-7028.

NSP / FFP

Teardown condition reports, test cell logs, failure analyses.

Services or Supplies: Supplies Destination Information: Hill Air Force Base Delivery Schedule: Estimated 20ea assets 1 year duration Contract Award Date: Estimated May 2027 Specifications/Drawings: The[ST3.1] Government has access to drawings that are required to complete the requirement.

Responses: The Government possesses the technical data package (TDP) and drawings necessary to perform this remanufacture. Because technical data is subject to export control restrictions, interested sources must possess an active DD Form 2345 (Military Critical Technical Data Agreement) registered with the Joint Certification Program (JCP) to receive drawings. Instructions for requesting the TDP will be provided upon receipt of a verified CAGE code and active JCP status.

Limitations on Subcontracting Notice to Teaming Inquiries: Pursuant to FAR 52.219-14 (Limitations on Subcontracting), for a small business set-aside under NAICS 336413, the small business prime concern must perform at least 50% of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the cost of materials. Capability statements proposing teaming must demonstrate compliance with this threshold Government Furnished Property (GFP): The Government anticipates providing unserviceable T-38 Accessory Drive Gearbox carcasses (NSN: 1680-01-440-5106) as GFP for remanufacture under FAR Part 45.

Please provide the following information for your company/institution:

Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

Questions from the Government to Industry:

1. For out-of-scope defects discovered during Teardown, Test, and Evaluation (TT&E): What pricing methodologies (e.g., pre-priced standardized task catalogs, tiered wear brackets, negotiated labor-hour rates with fixed material markups) align with commercial best practices to maintain price discipline and avoid delivery delays?

2. Some parts may have long lead times and/or are only available from single or limited sources. Describe your mitigation strategies (such as safety stock, alternative source development, or advance procurement) to ensure schedule performance.

3. What specific contract structures, terms, or incentives should the Government consider alleviating supply chain constraints and promote timely delivery?

4. Describe your property management system compliant with FAR 52.245-1 for tracking, receiving inspection, physical security, storage, and scrap disposition of Government-Furnished Property (carcasses).

5. Is a First Article Test (FAT) recommended for this remanufacturing effort to prove process repeatability? If so, what is the estimated lead time to produce, test, and deliver the First Article, and what criteria should define a successful test? Does your facility currently possess a calibrated dynamic test bench capable of running full-load/speed acceptance testing on the T-38 gearbox, or would Government-provided test tooling and specialized test procedures be required?

6. What capacity of remanufactures could you complete within one year?

7. If you are a small business, would your company provide services of its own or would it provide services via another small business?

8. Discuss any concerns you may have with our requirement or how you would be able to provide the service.

9. As a Critical Safety Item all sub-components and parts must be obtained from the Government’s approved sources. Describe how you would obtain the parts needed to provide the required services.

This notice is for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.

Section 12 of the PWS is an alternate to the RQR.

Responses must be received or postmarked no later than close of business 11/27/2026.

Questions related to this market survey should be addressed to Brooks Poll.

Please email brooks.poll@us.af.mil or mail your response to:

AFSC OL: H/PZACB

Attn: Brooks Poll 6050 Gum Lane Bldg. 1215 Hill AFB, UT 84056-5805