Solicitation FA8212-25-R-0004: T-38 Wing Tips
Closed Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8212-25-R-0004
- 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
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1560 Airframe Structural Components
- Place of performance
- United States
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About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is procuring T-38 Aircraft Wing Tips through a sole-source contract action under Solicitation FA8212-25-R-0004. The procurement specifically targets two National Stock Numbers: 2 units of left-hand wing tips (NSN 1560015272194XE) and 8 units of right-hand wing tips (NSN 1560015272195XE), totaling 10 wing tips for the T-38 Aircraft fleet. This is a one-time, firm-fixed-price contract being awarded exclusively to Northrop Grumman Corporation Systems Corporation as the Original Equipment Manufacturer and the only qualified manufacturer on the Qualified Manufacturer List. The evaluation will be based primarily on Total Evaluated Price using cost and price analysis techniques to assess price reasonableness, with requirements including compliance with solicitation terms, small business subcontracting plans, representations, certifications, and security requirements. The solicitation was originally posted on March 12, 2025, with an amended proposal due date of July 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM MST, and delivery required by July 31, 2028.
This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is structured as a sole-source acquisition under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 authority. Northrop Grumman Corporation Systems Corporation, located at 1412 Legend Hills Dr. Suite 210, Clearfield, Utah, is the designated contractor, as they own the technical data and possess the specialized manufacturing capabilities and tooling required for these safety-critical aircraft components. While the exact contract value is not disclosed in the solicitation documents, the Justification and Approval document references a contract value of $749,999.99. The wing tips are aluminum alloy and aluminum honeycomb components, each measuring 45 inches long, 27 inches wide, 2.25 inches high, and weighing 30 pounds. Performance will occur in the United States, with shipping destination specified as DLA Distribution in Barstow, California, and the government has indicated there are no restrictions on foreign participation under DAFMAN 16-201.
Notice text
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Update #3 · Latest ·
6/16/2025: Solicitation is cancelled in its entirety. _________________________________________________________________________________________________
SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT ACTION: The USG intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement.
O_HL/PZABA, Hill AFB Utah, intends to solicit, negotiate, and award a one-time, sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for T-38 Wingtips for the T-38 Aircraft (NSNs 1560015272195XE and 1560015272194XE) to the OEM/Design Authority and the only qualified manufacturer listed on the Qualified Manufacturer List (QML): Northrup Grumman Corporation Systems Corporation (79U29); Address: 1412 Legend Hills Dr. Ste 210, Clearfield, UT 84015, United States. The USG reserves the right to not make an award at all.
The USG does not own the technical data to these parts. The technical data is owned by Northrup Grumman Corp. All interested parties may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements. IAW DAFMAN 16-201, there are no restrictions on foreign participation.
See attached Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition document and related notices: FA8212-24-SSS-T38WT (Sources Sought Synopsis) and FA8212-25-R-0004 (Pre-Solicitation).
Update #2 ·
SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT ACTION: The USG intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement.
O_HL/PZABA, Hill AFB Utah, intends to solicit, negotiate, and award a one-time, sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for T-38 Wingtips for the T-38 Aircraft (NSNs 1560015272195XE and 1560015272194XE) to the OEM/Design Authority and the only qualified manufacturer listed on the Qualified Manufacturer List (QML): Northrup Grumman Corporation Systems Corporation (79U29); Address: 1412 Legend Hills Dr. Ste 210, Clearfield, UT 84015, United States. The USG reserves the right to not make an award at all.
The USG does not own the technical data to these parts. The technical data is owned by Northrup Grumman Corp. All interested parties may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements. IAW DAFMAN 16-201, there are no restrictions on foreign participation.
See attached Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition document and related notices: FA8212-24-SSS-T38WT (Sources Sought Synopsis) and FA8212-25-R-0004 (Pre-Solicitation).
Update #1 ·
SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT ACTION: The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirement.
O_HL/PZABA, Hill AFB Utah, intends to solicit, negotiate, and award a one-time, sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for T-38 Wingtips for the T-38 Aircraft (NSNs 1560015272195XE and 1560015272194XE) to the OEM/Design Authority and the only qualified manufacturer listed on the Qualified Manufacturer List (QML): Northrup Grumman Corporation Systems Corporation (79U29); Address: 1412 Legend Hills Dr. Ste 210, Clearfield, UT 84015, United States. The government reserves the right to not make an award at all.
The Government does not own the technical data to these parts. The technical data is owned by Northrup Grumman Corp. All interested parties may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency. One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements. IAW DAFMAN 16-201, there are no restrictions on foreign participation.
See attached Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition document and related notices: FA8212-24-SSS-T38WT (Sources Sought Synopsis) and FA8212-25-R-0004 (Pre-Solicitation).
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Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| This notice | Solicitation | |
| Presolicitation: T-38 Wing Tips | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Sources Sought Synopsis T-38 Wing Tips | Pre-Solicitation |
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