Remanufacture-F-16 Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) & Jet Fuel Starter (JFS)

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center has issued a pre-solicitation notice for the remanufacture of F-16 C/D model Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) and Jet Fuel Starter (JFS) components, which are critical parts of the Engine Starter System providing main engine starting capability on the ground and during flight emergencies. The procurement involves complete overhaul services including substantial tear-down into component parts and restoration of Shop Replaceable Units to nearly new condition through comprehensive remanufacturing processes. Vendors must be deemed a Qualified Source to be eligible for award, requiring satisfaction of rigorous qualification requirements including facility verification, testing capabilities confirmation, technical data package compliance, and submission of qualification test plans with test articles for government evaluation. The qualification process demands correlation testing with government-provided serviceable units and demonstration of repair capabilities across six key functions: disassembly, cleaning, inspection/repair, assembly, testing, and shipping/storage. All interested parties must submit responses by November 15, 2025 at 5:00 PM MST, with questions directed to Tracy Porter or Leslie Trice via the provided email addresses.

This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and is open to full and open competition among qualified sources. The government documents do not identify any current incumbents or provide specific award values, though the qualification process itself is estimated to cost approximately $6,934 for the ADG component and $4,500 for the JFS component. The qualification timeline is substantial, requiring an estimated 365 days for completion of the rigorous testing and certification process for both components. The procurement covers specific National Stock Numbers including 2835-01-235-5249 and 2835-01-208-0169 for the ADG, and 2835-01-308-3769 and 2835-01-689-2101 for the JFS components. Source Qualification Waiver Criteria are available that may allow partial or full waiver of qualification requirements for contractors with previous overhaul experience or qualification with similar items, though post-contract first article exhibits may still be required to verify production capability.