Remanufacture of KC-135 Refueling and Submerged Pumps

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Solicitation number
FD20302500280
Agency
Responses due
Set-aside
No set-aside

Opportunity facts

Place of performance
United States

Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .

About this opportunity

The United States Air Force, specifically the Air Force Sustainment Center at Tinker AFB, is seeking a contractor for the remanufacture of KC-135 Refueling and Submerged Pumps. The procurement will be a Firm Fixed Price Requirements type contract with a basic year and two option years. The solicitation involves three primary line items: fuel transfer pumps with specific dimensions and functions, all manufactured from aluminum alloy. Qualification requirements are strict, with the Source Development Office requiring engineering source approval to maintain part quality. The government intends to issue a formal solicitation on May 11, 2025, with interested parties having 15 days to identify their capability to satisfy the requirements. All potential vendors must specify their business size, ownership type, and nationality when responding.

The contract includes quantities of 50 units for the first pump type and 1 unit each for the two additional pump types per year. Electronic procedures will be used for the solicitation, and no specific set-aside has been designated. While no specific award value is mentioned, the contract will cover remanufacturing specialized aircraft fuel system components with precise engineering specifications. The contract period spans a basic year with two additional one-year option periods. An ombudsman is available at 405-736-3273 to address contractor concerns during the proposal development phase, though they will not participate in proposal evaluation. Vendors must comply with all solicitation requirements and understand that the government will consider all responsible sources capable of meeting the technical specifications for these specialized aircraft pump components.

Notice text

The United States Air Force through Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), Tinker AFB 73145 is contemplating the Remanufacture of KC-135 Refueling and Submerged Pumps. A Firm Fixed Price Requirements type contract is contemplated. 

The requirements set forth in this notice are defined per Purchase Request FD20302500280 as follows:

Written response is required.

ITEM 0001: Basic Year plus Two - 1 Option Years; NSN: 2915014180072JY P/N 6161-20; best estimated quantity (BEQ) of 50 each/year.

Function:  double-suction, hydraulically driven fuel transfer pump. It has a special feature that separates air and bubbles from the fuel being delivered. 

Dimensions:  1.9000” h x 2.6500” w x 3.6500” l and weighs 3.5 lbs. 

Material:  Aluminum Alloy

ITEM 0002: Basic Year plus Two - 1 Option Years; NSN: 2915014801668JY P/N 6161-21; best estimated quantity (BEQ) of 1 each/year.

Function:  Transfers fuel between tanks in the refuel system. 

Dimensions:  190.0000mm h x 265.0000mm w x 365.0000mm l and weighs 7.71 lbs. 

Material:  Aluminum Alloy

ITEM 0003: Basic Year plus Two - 1 Option Years; NSN: 2915014801671JY P/N 6161-22; best estimated quantity (BEQ) of 1 each/year.

Function:  Supplies the main engine fuel and transfers fuel between tanks

Dimensions:  1.4600” h x 1.2600” w x 3.2400” l and weighs 4.8000 lbs. 

Material:  Aluminum Alloy

ITEM 0004: Over and Above – To be negotiated (TBN)

ITEM 0005: Data - Not Separately Priced (NSP)

Ship To:  Shipping instructions will be provided on the solicitation/orders.

Duration of Contract Period: Basic Year with Two - 1 Year Options

Qualification Requirements: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS APPLY.  For qualification information/source approval requests contact the Source Development Office, OC-ALC/SB (405) 739-7243.  Award will be based on meeting our requirements and cannot be delayed pending qualification of additional sources.  Part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part.  Existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge by the qualified source(s) require acquisition of the part from approve sources. 

Export Control:  N/A

The AMC is R3/D. 

Set-aside: N/A

The Government intends to issue a solicitation on or about 11 May 2025.  This notice does not in itself represent the issuance of a formal request for proposal and is not intended to be taken as such.

Based upon market research, the Government will not be using policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services.  However, interested parties may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. 

All questions regarding this notice are to be submitted in writing via E-mail.  All questions submitted to this office are subject to be posted in this notice along with the appropriate response(s).  Vendor identities will not be disclosed.  Prospective offerors must comply with all the requirements of the solicitation and any attachments thereto to be considered responsive.  All offerors are to specify in their response whether they are a large business, small business, small-disadvantaged business, 8(a) concern, women-owned small business, HUBZone small business, veteran-owned small business or service-disabled veteran-owned small business.  Also, offerors must specify whether they are a U.S. or foreign-owned firm.

In accordance with FAR 5.207(c)(16)(ii) "All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency".

OMBUDSMAN (AUG 2005) (An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition).  The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel.  When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to source of the concern.  The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process.  Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at 405-736-3273.  DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.

Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation.

Notice history

Notice Type Posted
Remanufacture of KC-135 Refueling and Submerged Pumps Award Award Notice
Remanufacture of KC-135 Refueling and Submerged Pumps Latest solicitation Solicitation
This notice Original Pre-Solicitation

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