Campbell Grinder - Machine Preventative Maintenance

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking preventative maintenance and calibration services for a Campbell OD Grinder used to produce C5 landing gear components at Hill Air Force Base. The procurement encompasses comprehensive maintenance services including chuck/tailstock alignment, grinding spindle alignment, machine origin reset/verification, preventative maintenance, and diagnostics of specific error messages, with all parts required to meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer specifications. The contract includes strict compliance standards for Contract Data Requirements List submissions, allowing no more than one error per quarter with corrections required within two working days of notification. A detailed field work report must be submitted upon completion of all services, and the contractor must notify the Contracting Officer of any scope changes while safeguarding government-furnished property. The solicitation was posted on July 3, 2025, with proposals due by July 10, 2025.

This opportunity is designated as a Local Area Set-Aside under NAICS code 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance. Campbell Grinder Company appears to be the sole source provider based on the included sole source justification documents, which cite unique technical specifications, compatibility requirements, and proprietary technology with exclusive intellectual property rights that prevent other vendors from producing identical products or services. The contract involves expedited repair services for the Campbell OD Grinder Machine Serial Number 1062, which is critical equipment used by the 309th Maintenance Support Group for C5 landing gear component production. Performance will occur at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, with the contractor responsible for maintaining this specialized precision equipment that supports aircraft landing gear manufacturing operations. The sole source nature of the procurement indicates that Campbell Grinder Company holds exclusive rights and technical expertise necessary for servicing this particular equipment model.