Request for Information (RFI) for the Repair of the Antenna coupler on the Logic Control Unit AN/ARC-222
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FD20602500076
- 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
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31088, 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 conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of repairing Logic Control Unit (LCU) Antenna Couplers for AC/HC/MC and WC-130 aircraft. The specific National Stock Number (NSN) is 5985-01-463-8400SO, with a Part Number of 7-7PIN438, and a Repair Method Code of RMC 3/R, indicating repair directly from the original manufacturer. The government currently does not own the technical data rights and has determined it uneconomical to purchase these rights or attempt to reverse engineer the parts. Potential contractors will need to demonstrate robust repair capabilities, quality assurance processes (such as ISO 9001 or AS9100 certifications), facility capacity, and experience with similar aircraft components. The market research request was issued on December 5, 2024, with responses due by December 19, 2024.
The procurement opportunity does not have a specific small business set-aside, and the current Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) is Chelton Ltd T/A Cobham Antenna Systems located in the United Kingdom. The projected contract is expected to be a five-year basic agreement with four one-year ordering periods, with an anticipated annual Best Estimated Quantity (BEQ) of 40 units. The security clearance level and extent of foreign participation have not yet been determined, which may impact potential bidders. This opportunity falls under the NAICS category 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, and the Product Service Code (PSC) 5985 for Antennas, Waveguides, and Related Equipment. Interested contractors will need to complete a detailed capability survey covering business information, technical capabilities, repair processes, and commerciality questions.
Notice text
The Government is conducting this market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to repair Logic Control Unit (LCU) Antenna Couplers, NSN 5985-01-463-8400SO, P/N 7-7PIN438 of which is applicable to the repair of the AC/HC/MC and the WC 130 aircrafts. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.
The LCU Antenna Coupler has a Repair Method Code/ Repair Method Suffix Code is RMC 3/R. Repair, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the actual manufacturer. The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to contract repair of this part from additional sources. It has been determined to be uneconomical to buy the data or rights to the data. It is uneconomical to reverse engineer the part.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| RFI PR FD2060-25-00076 Antenna Coupler 5985-01-463-8400SO.doc | DOC document |
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