F108 Stage 1 Fan Blade Repair 005-010 (please respond by 24 February 2025 at 4:00 PM CST)

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking a Firm-Fixed-Price Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for repairs of F-108/CFM 56-2A/B Stage 1 Fan Blades, specifically focusing on repairs 005-010. The solicitation targets potential sources capable of performing specialized repair services for specific National Stock Number (NSN: 2840-01-196-6053PN) and associated part numbers. Contractors must be certified by the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Design Authority and demonstrate compliance with stringent qualification requirements, including maintaining ISO/ANSI/ASQ Q9001:2015 quality management systems. The government will evaluate potential sources based on their technical capabilities, production capacity, quality assurance processes, and past performance in aircraft engine component repair. Responses to the Sources Sought Synopsis are due by February 24, 2025, at 4:00 PM CST, with the government providing technical data and Repair Qualification Requirements (RQR-848) to qualified sources.

There are no specific set-aside designations for this opportunity, meaning both large and small businesses can compete. While no incumbent contractor is explicitly named, the solicitation indicates that potential sources must process repairs within strict timelines: 30 calendar days for repairs 005/006/009 and 90 days for repairs 007/008/010. The contract will require contractors to provide all necessary tooling, labor, materials, facilities, and test equipment for the repairs, with a requirement to maintain repair records for 5 years. Shipping will be FOB Origin, with delivery completion contingent upon DCMA quality checks and WAWF documentation. Contractors must also establish a Material Review Board for non-conforming materials, use NIST traceable gauges, and follow specific environmental and hazardous material handling procedures. The opportunity falls under NAICS code 336412 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,500 employees.