Repair services mutes program

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking repair services for a Speed Reducer Elevation gear assembly (NSN 3010-01-326-8931) as part of the MUTES Program. The solicitation (FA825025Q0009) requires a comprehensive test, teardown, and evaluation of the gear assembly, with potential repair to return the component to a serviceable condition. Potential vendors must be qualified through a rigorous source qualification process outlined in the SQSR document, which includes demonstrating technical capabilities, facility readiness, and ability to meet strict engineering specifications. The contract will be awarded to the lowest-priced technically qualified offeror, with the government reserving the right to award to one vendor or potentially no vendor at all. The solicitation is open to full and open competition, with interested parties required to submit their responses by July 7, 2025, at 4:00 PM Mountain Time.

The contract does not have a specific set-aside designation and is open to approved sources listed on Source List 762. The place of performance will be at Hill Air Force Base in Utah, with potential shipping to various Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) distribution depots. While a specific award value is not explicitly stated, the source qualification process suggests an estimated cost of approximately $6,000 for initial testing and evaluation. The procurement involves a single gear assembly, with a one-year warranty period required for the repair services. The contract includes multiple detailed requirements such as Commercial Asset Visibility Air Force (CAVAF) reporting, repairable item inspection reports, and a comprehensive Counterfeit Prevention Plan. Vendors must comply with specific military standards including MIL-STD-130 for item marking and follow precise packaging and shipping instructions outlined in the Statement of Work and Packaging Requirements documents.