R391 Blade Balancer Tooling
ID: FA857126Q0010Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8571 MAINT CONTRACTING AFSC PZIMROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1672, USA

NAICS

Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables (334513)

PSC

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT (4920)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/5d20f38d31f6401795748e9fc570b0fb/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking proposals for the procurement of R391 Blade Balancer Tooling, which includes blade balancer adapters and counterweights for C130J R391 blade balancing. The contractor will be responsible for providing specific balancing fixtures, a counterbalance arm, balance weight, and test leads, with delivery required no later than 244 days after contract award to Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. This equipment is critical for maintaining aircraft performance and safety, ensuring compliance with stringent security and supply chain risk management requirements. Interested vendors must submit their quotes via email to Phillip Braswell by October 23, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, and adhere to all outlined procurement guidelines.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Phillip Braswell
    phillip.braswell.1@us.af.mil
    Joshua Sharpe
    (478) 222-3852
    joshua.sharpe.6@us.af.mil
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    78428-Purchase Description (PD).pdf
    The 402d Commodities Maintenance Group (CMXG) at Robins Air Force Base seeks a contractor to provide blade balancer adapters and counterweights for C130J R391 blade balancing. The required items include specific balancing fixtures, a counter balance arm, balance weight, and test leads. Delivery is required no later than 244 days after contract award, with shipping to Chad Steger at 402 CMXG, Robins AFB, GA. The contractor must provide a 12-month warranty and adhere to stringent security requirements, including NISPOM, DAFI 31-101, DoDD 5205.02E, DoD Manual 5205.02, and AFI 10-701 for personnel, information, system, facility, and international security, as well as communications and operations security. Supply chain risk management procedures are also mandated to prevent counterfeit parts and malicious code, complying with DoDI5000.83 DAFI 63-113, SAE AS5553D, and NIST SP 800-53 Rev 5. Additionally, the contractor must comply with EPA and USDA bio-based product procurement guidelines and submit invoices via PIEE's WAWF module.
    Solicitation - FA857126Q0010.pdf
    The "WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS (WOSB) SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES" document is a standard form (SF 1449) used for government solicitations and contract awards. It outlines the process for issuing requests for quotes (RFQ), invitations for bid (IFB), or requests for proposal (RFP) for commercial products and services. The form includes sections for requisition, contract, and order numbers, along with details for the issuing and administering offices, and payment information. It specifies set-aside categories, including WOSB, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), HUBZone Small Business, and Small Business, indicating the acquisition type and applicable NAICS code and size standard. The document also details the schedule of supplies/services, quantities, unit prices, and amounts. It incorporates Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and requires signatures from both the offeror/contractor and the contracting officer for agreement and award.
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