F-16 SST Repair; NSN; 5998-01-555-5340
ID: FA8251-26-R-SSTType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8251 AFSC PZABBHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5825, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT COMPONENTS (J059)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

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https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/12fe8627e51d4c41865d4785c292fe49/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking potential sources for the repair of the Stores System Tester (SST) Special Function Module (SFM) Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) under the Sources Sought Notice FA8251-26-R-SST. The procurement involves a major overhaul of the CCAs, which includes a complete or substantial disassembly and the use of reusable components to restore functionality, ensuring that the original specifications are maintained unless otherwise directed. This repair effort is crucial for maintaining the operational capabilities of the F-16 aircraft systems, with responses due by December 24, 2025, to the primary contacts, Paige LaPoint and Jesse Baird, at their respective email addresses. Interested parties are encouraged to submit a three-page white paper detailing their repair capabilities and experience.

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    The United States Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought Notice (FA8251-26-R-SST) to identify potential sources for the repair of Special Functions Module (SFM) Circuit Card Assemblies (CCA) for the F-16 Store System Tester (SST). The relevant NSN is 5998-01-555-5340, with part numbers 8354415P2 and 8354415P002. The government seeks to determine if responsible sources exist, and if the effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside under NAICS Code 811210 ($34.0M size standard). Interested parties must demonstrate repair capabilities, including the ability to obtain or create necessary troubleshooting, repair process, and configuration data, as InDesign is currently the only known source. Responses, in the form of a three-page white paper, should include company information, business classification, repair experience, ability to procure parts, internal repair processes, capability to manufacture special tooling, anticipated lead time, subcontracting percentages, and any concerns. Responses are due by December 24, 2025, to jesse.baird@us.af.mil and paige.lapoint@us.af.mil. This is solely a request for information; it is not a solicitation or a promise to contract.
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