FD20302600504 - Remanufacture of E-3 AI Gearbox Assembly, NSN 1680-01-083-2672AW

The United States Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker AFB intends to solicit remanufacture of E-3 AI Gearbox Assemblies (NSN 1680-01-083-2672AW) with a formal solicitation expected around July 1, 2026 and a response deadline of August 3, 2026.

This is a competitive requirement limited to approved sources; vendors not currently qualified must submit a Source Approval Request package to the Source Development, Small Business Office at 405-739-7243. Work is performed at the contractor's facility with delivery to DLA Distribution Depot Hill, Utah. The gearbox is a stainless steel, aluminum, and bronze assembly measuring 22.00" L x 10.00" W x 10.00" H and weighing 24 lbs; it transfers motion from the pilot's trim wheel to the control cable in the stabilizer system.

The contractor shall provide all labor, facilities, equipment, and materials to accomplish disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, reassembly, testing, and finishing to return items to like-new condition per Technical Order 16C1-10-4-3. Mandatory 100% replacement of 54 consumable parts is required, along with Item Unique Identification marking per MIL-STD-130. The contractor must complete an Initial Production Evaluation within 60 days of first delivery order on three representative units, establish quality programs and parts control procedures, maintain calibrated test equipment, and comply with DCMA quality acceptance, CAVAF reporting, and Supply Chain Risk Management protocols including Continuity of Operations, Foreign Influence, and Cybersecurity plans.

The contract is a firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity with a 5-year basic period. Minimum quantity is 7 units, maximum 16 units, with delivery of 1 unit after 90 days, then 1 unit every 30 days thereafter; early delivery is acceptable. Surge capacity up to 20% above Best Estimated Quantities may be requested. An estimated award date is September 30, 2026. Offerors must identify business size and ownership status and request technical data access through ETIMS and drawing access via DD Form 2875.