T-38 esup CLS

Soliciation FA8534-22-R-0010, estimated solicitation issue date 22 June 2022 with an estimated response date will be 30 days thereafter.

The Support Equipment and Vehicles Division at Robins AFB, Georgia has a requirement for the Repair and Engineering Services Supporting the USAF T-38C Ejection Seats as per MBA-SYS-SP-200407. The T-38C provides student pilots with training in a high-altitude, supersonic jet aircraft as they progress from initial flight trainers to high performance military operational aircraft. The US16T, used in the T-38C, is a highly automated system which is activated by pulling a firing mechanism control handle to achieve aircraft escape. Use of the US16T allows safe, minimum risk ground egress and ejection throughout normal T-38C operational envelopes. A US16T repair source and engineering services reach back is required to support Air Education and Training Command T-38C overall mission requirements (for example, flight preparation related to Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training, Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals, Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training, Fixed Wing Qualification, and Pilot Instructor Training). Additionally, the US Navy and AFMC use the T-38C for test, test support and test pilot training. 

This acquisition will cover all requirements for repair and engineering support services. All items repaired from this activity shall be returned to the Government in the most recent configuration. All studies and engineering assistance conducted during this effort shall be specific to the most relevant USAF installed US16T configuration.

The following NSNs shall be included within this repair: 1680-99-213-1688 (Actuator, Seat Raising, Rear); 1680-99-551-5983 (Seat Bucket Assembly, Rear); 1680-99-562-6745 (Actuator, Seat Raising, Front); 1680-99-695-3410 (Automatic Deployment Unit); 1680-99-789-9650 (Seat Bucket Assembly, Front); and 1680-99-958-2695 (Powered Inertia Reel Device). 

Period of Performance: 5 years (one year basic + four annual option periods)

Solicitation will be issued to:

Martin-Baker Aircraft Company LTD

Lower Road

Uxbridge

UB9 5AJ, United Kingdom

CAGE: U1604

Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), Justification: Supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.