Intent to Sole Source Vertical tail fitting tapered bolt torques for the F-35

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Solicitation number
FA822420LIFTSEV
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

Notice text

The United States Air Force has a requirement for two (2) vertical tail fitting tapered bolt torques for the F-35. The vendor shall build custom torque tools that are integrated with a lifting device to position and hold the torque tool during the install and removal of lug bolts without the mechanic applying the counter torque. The current method is 30-mins torque draw-ups per bolt with an average of 80 torque ratchet repetitions. 

This notice is not a request for competitive quotes.  However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency.  The capability statement must provide a clear methodology and demonstrate how the following will be met:

Build custom torque tool that is integrated with a lifting device to position and hold the torque tool during the install and removal of lug bolts without the mechanic applying the counter torque.

Any response must be sent and received by the response date and time of this notice to be reviewed.  There will be an acknowledgement of receipt provided for all submissions received.

Files

File Type Posted
SOW F-35 Vertical Tail 22Apr2020.docx DOCX document
05 Synopsis F-35 Tail Lift.docx DOCX document

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Intent to Sole Source Vertical tail fitting tapered bolt torques for the F-35 Latest solicitation Solicitation
This notice Original Special Notice

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