Repair and Return

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base has issued a pre-solicitation notice for a comprehensive Repair and Return contract for T-6 Trainer aircraft components. The procurement involves the repair and return of over 200 distinct aircraft parts and assemblies, encompassing critical systems including electronic instrumentation displays, control actuators, power supplies, sensors, AOA indexers, fuel pumps, oxygen concentrators, emergency locator beacons, AHRS units, data collection units, and various avionic, mechanical, and electrical components essential for maintaining T-6 Trainer operational readiness. The solicitation is identified as IQFA8617 and covers a wide range of specialized aviation components from trim actuators and control stick assemblies to valve assemblies, power quadrant assemblies, and landing gear components. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on June 25, 2025, with responses due by August 9, 2025. The evaluation criteria and specific contract requirements have not been detailed in this initial notice, though the comprehensive inventory list suggests extensive technical capabilities will be required for successful contract performance.

This procurement opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is classified under PSC Category 1510-P for Aircraft, Fixed Wing. No information regarding potential incumbent contractors, current service providers, or estimated contract values has been disclosed in the pre-solicitation documentation. The extensive inventory list contained in the attached Excel file suggests a substantial scope of work covering multiple aircraft systems and subsystems that will require specialized repair capabilities and expertise. The timeline indicates approximately six weeks from the posting date for interested contractors to prepare and submit their responses. Given the comprehensive nature of the component list and the critical role of T-6 Trainer aircraft in military flight training operations, this contract likely represents a significant opportunity for qualified aviation maintenance and repair contractors. The Department of the Air Force has not specified contract duration, delivery schedules, or performance timelines in this initial pre-solicitation phase.