Remanufacture of B-52 Ballscrew Assembly
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- 1680015267829RK_1680015267830RK
- Agency
-
Air Force Sustainment Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the remanufacture of B-52 Ballscrew Assemblies (NSN 1680015267829RK and 1680015267830RK, part numbers 7900832 and 7900831). The work encompasses disassembly, cleaning, inspection, assembly, testing, preservation, and packaging to restore unserviceable assets to like-new condition, and may include supply chain management, logistics planning, and long-lead time parts procurement. Potential sources must be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment necessary to complete the remanufacturing effort and may be responsible for nonrecurring engineering costs associated with becoming an approved source. Sources must comply with the Repair/Remanufacture Qualification Requirement (RQR-848) and maintain Quality Assurance System certifications such as AS9100, ISO 9001:2015, NATO AQAP-2070, or equivalents, with OEM, DoD, or NADCAP approvals for significant industrial processes. Interested vendors must select the "Add Me to Interested Vendors" button by the closing date of May 9, 2026, to participate in this market research effort, and the government will use responses to determine the optimal acquisition strategy and whether to implement a small business set-aside.
This pre-solicitation notice contains no set-aside designation at this time; however, the government has indicated that the determination to make this acquisition a Small Business Set-Aside is dependent on the number of small businesses approved to satisfy the requirement, and all categories of small businesses are encouraged to participate, including Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. No specific incumbent contractor or current contract award value is identified in the notice. The notice does not establish a solicitation or request proposals; rather, it seeks expressions of interest and market data to inform the government's acquisition strategy. Potential sources should anticipate that a formal solicitation will be released following the conclusion of this market research period. Technical Orders (TOs) supporting this requirement may be requested from the Public Sales Office at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, with requests submitted through the appropriate contracting office, each TO costing $65.00 plus applicable shipping fees.
Notice text
Remanufacture of B-52 Ballscrew Assembly
NSN(s) / P/N(s): 1680015267829RK & 1680015267830RK/ 7900832 & 7900831
INTERESTED SOURCES MUST SELECT “ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS” BUTTON ABOVE OR BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED PARTICIPANTS IN THIS MARKET RESEARCH EFFORT BY THE “CLOSING DATE” OF THIS NOTICE.
THERE IS NO SOLICITATION AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. REQUESTS FOR A SOLICITATION WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.
PURPOSE
This Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) is in support of market research being conducted by the United States Air Force (USAF). This market research is being conducted to notify potential sources of the upcoming requirement and to re-advertise the qualification requirements for the subject item. Additionally, this notice will gauge small business interest. The determination to make this acquisition a Small Business Set-Aside is dependent on the number of small businesses approved to satisfy this requirement.
The Government will use the information gathered through publication of this SSS to determine the best acquisition strategy for this requirement. The Government is interested in all potential sources including Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses, etc.
Potential sources shall be capable of furnishing all labor, materials, facilities and equipment required to accomplish the overhaul of the item(s) listed below. Generally, the work to be accomplished includes disassembly, cleaning, inspection, assembly, testing, preservation, and packaging to return an unserviceable asset to a like-new condition. Additionally, potential sources may be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting production requirements, long-lead time parts procurement, and shipping serviceable assets.
Potential sources may be responsible for nonrecurring engineering costs associated with becoming an approved source.
DESCRIPTION
North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code: 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing)
SBA Size Standard: 1,250 employees
Requirement Information: Remanufacture of B-52 Ballscrew Assembly
PRODUCTION INFORMATION
P/N NSN Noun Est. Requirement
7900832 1680015267829RK BALLSCREW ASSEMBLY BEQ: 45ea
7900831 1680015267830RK BALLSCREW ASSEMBLY BEQ: 80ea
POP: 5 Year Requirements Contract (3-Year Basic plus One 2-Year Option)
ESTIMATED SOLICITATION INFORMATION
Estimated Solicitation Date: June 2026
Estimated Solicitation Closing/Response Date: August 2026
CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY & TECHNICAL DATA
Potential sources wishing to be qualified to perform the requirement specified above are REQUIRED to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package as specified in the Qualification Requirements for this item. QRs and Repair Data List (RDL), if applicable, are attached to this notice. The QR attached to this document is for reference only. The official synopsis of the QRs for this item can be found by searching www.sam.gov/ for the keyword “Repair/Remanufacture Qualification Requirements RQR-848”. Changes to the item list or QRs will be published to the official solicitation, not this notice.
Government provided data is annotated on the RDL attached to this posting. Absence of an RDL indicates the Government cannot provide technical data and that potential sources are required to independently acquire the necessary technical data to satisfy this requirement.. Requests for technical data in response to this SSS posting should be submitted to the Tinker TO Public Sales Office at AFLCMC.LZP.PubSales@us.af.mil. Please see TO Public Sales Fact Sheet.
SAR packages and SAR-process questions should be submitted to the AFSC Small Business Office at:
AFSC/SB
3001 Staff Drive, Suite 1AG 85A
Tinker AFB, OK 73145-3009
Email: afsc.sb.workflow@us.af.mil
Website: https://www.afsc.af.mil/units/sbo/index.asp
Due to COVID-19 and the increase in teleworking (social distancing) we ask that all SAR packages be submitted electronically through DoD SAFE https://safe.apps.mil/. DoD SAFE is a safe option for large files. If you have a PKI certificate you can send directly to the POCs below; if you do not then “request a drop-off” by sending an emails message to:
429SCMS.SASPO.Workflow@us.af.mil
NOTE: Potential sources should only submit SAR related questions to the above contact. Inquiries of a technical nature should be submitted to the cognizant engineering activity at 423SCMS.FedBizOps.Inquiries@us.af.mil.
Disclaimer:
This SSS is issued solely for informational and planning purposes. It does not constitute a solicitation (Request for Information, Request for Proposal, or Request for Quotation) or a promise to issue a solicitation in the future.
The information in this notice is based on current information as of the publication date. The information in this notice is subject to change and is not binding to the Government. If changes are made, updated information will be provided in future notices and will be posted on the Systems for Award Management (SAM) website at www.sam.gov/ . Responses to this SSS may or may not be returned. Contractors not responding to this SSS will not be precluded from participation in any future solicitation.
INTERESTED SOURCES MUST SELECT “ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS” BUTTON ABOVE OR BELOW TO BE CONSIDERED PARTICIPANTS IN THIS MARKET RESEARCH EFFORT BY THE “CLOSING DATE” OF THIS NOTICE.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| TO PUBLIC SALES FACT SHEET (April 21) Final (4).docx | DOCX document | |
| 848 RQR-848 14 May 2024 (4).pdf |
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