F118 Front Frame Assembly

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking qualified contractors for the remanufacturing of F118 Front Frame Assembly components (NSN/PN: 2840-01-695-0729LR, 2840-01-694-9977LR, and 2840-01-531-1394LR, among others). The procurement requires comprehensive remanufacturing services including disassembly, cleaning, coating restoration, inspection, testing, and reassembly of engine front frames with multiple complexity levels ranging from Low to High-Plus Level. Potential contractors must demonstrate advanced technical capabilities, maintain ISO 9001 certification, comply with strict airworthiness standards, and possess expertise in propulsion component repair as outlined in the Repair Qualification Requirements (RQR) for Propulsion Critical Safety Items and Critical Application Items. Contractors must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package with detailed company profiles, quality assurance documentation, technical data, production processes, and sub-tier supplier information to qualify. The response deadline for interested vendors is December 24, 2025, with the formal solicitation due date set for January 5, 2026.

This is an unrestricted procurement with no set-aside designation, welcoming participation from all business types including Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) certified businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The government estimates a requirement of approximately 20 front frame units to be returned in "like new condition," with each unit requiring return to operational performance standards specified in the detailed Statement of Work. No current incumbent contractor has been identified, and no specific contract award value or budget range has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation materials. The NAICS Code 336412 applies with a size standard of 1,500 employees, and the contractor will be responsible for supply chain management including logistics, parts forecasting, long-lead parts procurement, and addressing obsolescence issues. Source approval validity extends for three years for Critical Safety Items and seven years for Critical Application Items, with provisions for renewal and mandatory reporting of any changes to repair processes or capabilities.