Remanufacture of the F-16 Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) and Jet Fuel Starter (JFS)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FA825226PSS73
- Agency
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Air Force Sustainment Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
- PSC
- 2835 Gas Turbines And Jet Engines; Non-Aircraft Prime Mover, Aircraft Non-Prime Mover, And Components
- Place of performance
- Hill AFB, Utah, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking qualified sources to remanufacture Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) units and Jet Fuel Starter (JFS) components for the F-16 C/D Aircraft Secondary Power System. The procurement is structured as a Multiple Award Contract (MAC) Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) solicitation under proposed solicitation number FA825226R0073. All responsible sources may submit proposals, but the acquisition is restricted to qualified sources, requiring vendors not previously approved to submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package demonstrating compliance with mandatory qualification requirements outlined in separate Repair Qualification Requirement (RQR) documents. Evaluation will be based on price competition and past performance assessments for delivery orders issued via Fair Opportunity Proposal Requests (FOPR). The pre-solicitation notice was posted on February 10, 2026, with a response due date of May 1, 2026, and an estimated award date of April 2026.
This is a full and open procurement with no set-asides, and no incumbent contractors are identified in the notice. The IDIQ ceiling is estimated at $96.124 million, with annual minimum and maximum order quantities of 10-30 units for ADG and 14-42 units for JFS. The contract period consists of a five-year base (FY 2026-FY 2031) with one optional five-year extension through FY 2036, for a potential total contract length of 10 years. The contract includes 25 contract line items with various pricing arrangements including Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Cost Plus Fixed Fee (CPFF), Cost Reimbursement, and Not Separately Priced (NSP) options covering overhaul services, first articles, evaluations, modifications, travel, and data deliverables. All delivery is to Hill Air Force Base, and foreign participation is restricted per trade agreement requirements.
Notice text
3 versions
Update #3 · Latest ·
23 APR 2026:
Adding required synopsis language as follows:
One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.
11 MAR 2026:
IDIQ Yearly Minimum/Maximum Order Was Overstated-
Updating Sources Sought As Follows:
IDIQ Yearly Minimum/Maximum Order:
Min/Max: ADG 10/30
Min/Max: JFS 14/42
Action: Pre-solicitation Synopsis
Purpose: This is a pre-solicitation synopsis in accordance with FAR 5.201. This is not a Request for Proposal or Quote (RFP/RFQ) or an Invitation For Bid (IFB), nor is it construed as a commitment by the Government. The synopsis is prepared for the purpose of notifying potential offerors of an upcoming solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
Multiple Award Contract (MAC) - Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) –
Contract Period - Five (5) year contract with one (1) five (5) year option, for a potential total contract length of 10 years
Items:
- Remanufacture - Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) -NSN:2835012080169RP
- Remanufacture - Jet Fuel Starters (JFS) – NSNs:2835013083769RP, 2835016892101RP
The Accessory Drive Gearbox and Jet Fuel Starter are utilized in the Secondary Power System of the F-16 C/D Aircraft. The JFS is a back to back centrifugal compressor-turbine engine which provides shaft horsepower directly to the ADG. The ADG itself acts as an interface between the JFS and the Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft.
Year: 2026
Product Code: 2835 - Supply
Subject: - ADG & JFSs Remanufacture MAC IDIQ
Proposed Solicitation Number: FA825226R0073
Closing Response Date: As documented on SAM.gov
Restricted to Qualified Sources: See FAR Part 52.209-1 The requirements of FAR 9.202(a) apply. Sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award. Interested vendors that have not been previously approved for this acquisition must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package to the Source Development Small Business Office or the Contracting Officer. As prescribed in FAR 9.202(e), the contracting officer need not delay a proposed award in order to provide a potential offeror with an opportunity to demonstrate its ability to meet the standards (see attached RQR)
Foreign Participation: Restricted
Qualification Point of Contact (POC): Program Engineer – Jeffrey Wigington, jeffrey.wigington@us.af.mil.
Evaluation Criteria: An offeror must meet qualification requirements to be eligible for award.
See the attached Synopsis - Presolicitation Final for complete details.
Update #2 ·
11 MAR 2026:
IDIQ Yearly Minimum/Maximum Order Was Overstated-
Updating Sources Sought As Follows:
IDIQ Yearly Minimum/Maximum Order:
Min/Max: ADG 10/30
Min/Max: JFS 14/42
Action: Pre-solicitation Synopsis
Purpose: This is a pre-solicitation synopsis in accordance with FAR 5.201. This is not a Request for Proposal or Quote (RFP/RFQ) or an Invitation For Bid (IFB), nor is it construed as a commitment by the Government. The synopsis is prepared for the purpose of notifying potential offerors of an upcoming solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
Multiple Award Contract (MAC) - Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) –
Contract Period - Five (5) year contract with one (1) five (5) year option, for a potential total contract length of 10 years
Items:
- Remanufacture - Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) -NSN:2835012080169RP
- Remanufacture - Jet Fuel Starters (JFS) – NSNs:2835013083769RP, 2835016892101RP
The Accessory Drive Gearbox and Jet Fuel Starter are utilized in the Secondary Power System of the F-16 C/D Aircraft. The JFS is a back to back centrifugal compressor-turbine engine which provides shaft horsepower directly to the ADG. The ADG itself acts as an interface between the JFS and the Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft.
Year: 2026
Product Code: 2835 - Supply
Subject: - ADG & JFSs Remanufacture MAC IDIQ
Proposed Solicitation Number: FA825226R0073
Closing Response Date: As documented on SAM.gov
Restricted to Qualified Sources: See FAR Part 52.209-1 The requirements of FAR 9.202(a) apply. Sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award. Interested vendors that have not been previously approved for this acquisition must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package to the Source Development Small Business Office or the Contracting Officer. As prescribed in FAR 9.202(e), the contracting officer need not delay a proposed award in order to provide a potential offeror with an opportunity to demonstrate its ability to meet the standards (see attached RQR)
Foreign Participation: Restricted
Qualification Point of Contact (POC): Program Engineer – Jeffrey Wigington, jeffrey.wigington@us.af.mil.
Evaluation Criteria: An offeror must meet qualification requirements to be eligible for award.
See the attached Synopsis - Presolicitation Final for complete details.
Update #1 ·
Action: Pre-solicitation Synopsis
Purpose: This is a pre-solicitation synopsis in accordance with FAR 5.201. This is not a Request for Proposal or Quote (RFP/RFQ) or an Invitation For Bid (IFB), nor is it construed as a commitment by the Government. The synopsis is prepared for the purpose of notifying potential offerors of an upcoming solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
Multiple Award Contract (MAC) - Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) –
Contract Period - Five (5) year contract with one (1) five (5) year option, for a potential total contract length of 10 years
Items:
- Remanufacture - Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) -NSN:2835012080169RP
- Remanufacture - Jet Fuel Starters (JFS) – NSNs:2835013083769RP, 2835016892101RP
The Accessory Drive Gearbox and Jet Fuel Starter are utilized in the Secondary Power System of the F-16 C/D Aircraft. The JFS is a back to back centrifugal compressor-turbine engine which provides shaft horsepower directly to the ADG. The ADG itself acts as an interface between the JFS and the Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft.
Year: 2026
Product Code: 2835 - Supply
Subject: - ADG & JFSs Remanufacture MAC IDIQ
Proposed Solicitation Number: FA825226R0073
Closing Response Date: As documented on SAM.gov
Restricted to Qualified Sources: See FAR Part 52.209-1 The requirements of FAR 9.202(a) apply. Sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award. Interested vendors that have not been previously approved for this acquisition must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package to the Source Development Small Business Office or the Contracting Officer. As prescribed in FAR 9.202(e), the contracting officer need not delay a proposed award in order to provide a potential offeror with an opportunity to demonstrate its ability to meet the standards (see attached RQR)
Foreign Participation: Restricted
Qualification Point of Contact (POC): Program Engineer – Jeffrey Wigington, jeffrey.wigington@us.af.mil.
Evaluation Criteria: An offeror must meet qualification requirements to be eligible for award.
See the attached Synopsis - Presolicitation Final for complete details.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis - Presolicitation Finalv1.pdf | ||
| Synopsis - Presolicitation Final.pdf | ||
| RQR F16 JFS 2025.pdf | ||
| RQR F16 ADG 2024_1_PN_ONLY.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Remanufacture of the F-16 Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) and Jet Fuel Starter (JFS) | Award Notice | |
| Remanufacture of the F-16 Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) and Jet Fuel Starter (JFS) | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Remanufacture of the F-16 Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) and Jet Fuel Starter (JFS) | Special Notice | |
| Remanufacture of the F-16 Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) and Jet Fuel Starter (JFS) | Pre-Solicitation |
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