AFREP Aircraft / Drone Technician
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA487726QA052
- Agency
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Air Combat Command
Air Force, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- Total Small Business
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Tucson, Arizona 85707, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) at Davis Monthan Air Force Base seeks to procure technician services through the Department of the Air Force Air Combat Command. The requirement is for a minimum of one full-time equivalent (FTE) Aircraft/Drone Technician to provide on-site technical support for unmanned aerial systems and avionics maintenance on manned aircraft components. The contractor will perform hands-on maintenance, troubleshooting, repair, and functional testing of aircraft and drone components while operating under government direction and Quality Assurance oversight. Key qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, three to ten-plus years of electronics or avionics repair experience, a minimum Secret security clearance, preferred FAA A&P license, IPC certifications (IPC-7711/7721, IPC-A-610, IPC-J-STD-001), and proficiency with military standards and schematics. The contractor personnel shall not supervise government personnel, approve maintenance actions, certify airworthiness, or perform inherently governmental functions. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on February 26, 2026, with a sources sought response due date of March 10, 2026, and this is market research only, not a formal solicitation for proposals.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside. No incumbent contractor or award value is specified in the notice, as this is a sources sought notice for market research purposes rather than a formal solicitation. The requirement will ultimately be fulfilled through an IDIQ (Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity) contract with actual timing dependent on current operational needs and issuance of task orders. The position requires full-time, on-site performance at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson, Arizona, with standard duty hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and contractor personnel must report on-site within 30 calendar days of contract award. The work is classified under NAICS code 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation), and the contractor must establish a Quality Control Plan within 10 days of contract start with performance standards addressing maintenance accuracy, technical documentation completeness of at least 95%, tool control, and safety compliance.
Notice text
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice is issued for market research to identify qualified contractors capable of providing a minimum of one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) technician to support the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. This is not a solicitation or request for proposals.
355 CONS is seeking qualified sources capable of providing at least 1 FTE AFREP Aircraft / Drone Technician, performing full-time, on-site technical support to augment organic AFREP capability. The contractor will support increased mission workload and ensure continuity of operations. This position is 100% on-site at Davis Monthan AFB. Dates listed in this RFI are subject to change and are provided for reference only. This requirement will be fulfilled through an IDIQ contract, so actual timing will depend on current needs and the issuance of written task orders.
Scope of Work:
-- The contractor shall provide one full-time technician (minimum 1 FTE) to: Perform hands-on technical tasks on aircraft and unmanned aerial system (UAS) components. Conduct troubleshooting, fault isolation, repair, and functional testing of avionics, electronics, and mechanical subsystems. Follow approved technical data, Air Force instructions, and workmanship standards. Use government-provided tools, equipment, and technical publications. Comply with all safety, security, and quality assurance requirements. Operate under Government direction and Quality Assurance (QA) oversight. Contractor personnel shall NOT: Supervise Government personnel. Approve maintenance actions or certify airworthiness. Perform inherently governmental functions. Make independent determinations regarding aircraft release or safety-of-flight.
Place of Performance:
-- Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona Performance is full-time, on-site, supporting daily AFREP operations.
NAICS Code:
-- The Government is considering: 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (Primary NAICS for aircraft maintenance, inspection, and repair support services.) .
Anticipated Contract Structure:
-- The Government anticipates awarding an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to support AFREP operations at Davis Monthan AFB. Task Orders issued under the IDIQ will require a minimum staffing level of one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) technician on-site. The IDIQ structure will allow the Government to adjust workload requirements, issue additional task orders as mission needs evolve, and maintain continuity of operations over the contract period.
Requested Information From Interested Vendors:
-- Capability statements (max 2 pages) should include: Company name, CAGE code, UEI, and business size under NAICS 488190. Demonstrated experience in aircraft, avionics, or UAS component repair. Ability to provide at least 1 full-time, on-site technician at Davis Monthan AFB. Relevant certifications or OEM/DoD repair experience list on the attachments.
Primary: Kody McPherson, kody.mcpherson.1@us.af.mil
Alternate: Mr. Jerry Sauder, jerry.sauder.1@us.af.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| PWS - 355 MXG AFREP.pdf | ||
| AFREP Position Description.pdf |
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