Repair services for the mutes program

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking repair services for the MUTES Program, specifically for waveguide horn components (NSN 5985-01-536-9700, Part Number 654M2202-1) used in the AN/MST-T1A system. This solicitation (FA8250-25-Q-0010) requires comprehensive repair services including test, teardown, evaluation, and restoration of antenna feed assemblies to serviceable, like-new condition through inspection, testing, and component replacement as needed. The contract is structured as a two-phase effort with CLIN 0001 covering firm-fixed-price teardown and evaluation for 2 units, and CLIN 0002 providing not-to-exceed repair services for the same units. Contractors must implement counterfeit prevention plans, comply with strict reporting requirements including Commercial Asset Visibility Air Force (CAVAF) daily reporting, and adhere to comprehensive packaging and preservation standards per multiple military specifications. The solicitation was posted on June 17, 2025, with quotations due by July 7, 2025.

This procurement is designated as sole source to Space Machine & Engineering Corp. (CAGE Code 25531) with no small business set-aside applied. The contract involves repair of 2 waveguide horn units that are critical electronic components measuring 16 inches long, 14 inches wide, and 14 inches high, weighing 50 pounds each. Work will be performed at the contractor's facility with government-furnished items shipped to various locations including Hill Air Force Base in Utah and other Department of Defense facilities. The contractor must maintain accountability of all government property, complete required cybersecurity training, and ensure continuous asset reporting coverage through assigned CAV AF reporters. Performance requirements include reporting condition changes within 24 hours, documenting failures within 7 days, and submitting counterfeit prevention plans within 30 days of contract award.