Stepping Motors - APX-103- Procurement - Solicitation

This document is an amendment to solicitation number FA853926Q0002, dated May 5, 2026, for Common Avionics, AFSC/PZABA, issued by Robins AFB, GA. The amendment extends the offer receipt deadline and outlines methods for acknowledging its receipt, including returning copies, acknowledging on the offer, or through separate communication. Failure to acknowledge may result in rejection of the offer. This modification also details changes to the solicitation by removing several clauses and adding new ones, including provisions related to commercial products and services, convict labor, limitations on the use of cyber incident information, safeguarding contractor information systems, NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements, covered defense telecommunications equipment, submission of offers in U.S. currency, and representation regarding delinquent tax liability or felony conviction.

This amendment to solicitation FA8539-26-Q-0002-0001, issued by COMMON AVIONICS, AFSC/PZABA, primarily adds Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 1 (Self) requirements to clauses 252.204-7021 and 252.204-7025. Contractors must maintain a current CMMC Level 1 (Self) status or higher for all information systems processing Federal Contract Information (FCI) or Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Offerors must have a current CMMC status and continuous compliance affirmation in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) prior to award. The amendment details definitions, compliance frameworks, reporting requirements, and flow-down provisions for subcontracts. Failure to acknowledge the amendment or meet CMMC requirements may lead to rejection of offers.

The document is a Single Source Justification for a simplified acquisition by the U.S. Air Force to procure five APX-103 Stepping Motors from Northrop Grumman Corporation for $28,500. This action is a corrective measure to rectify an Anti-Deficiency Act violation. Northrop Grumman previously supplied new manufactured units instead of performing contracted repairs on government-owned assets, using

The Request for Quotation (RFQ) FA8539-26-Q-0002 seeks five new APX-103 Stepping Motors (NSN 6105-01-495-4060 CX, Part Number 667-60004) for the Common Avionics, AFSC/PZABA at Robins AFB, GA. Issued on May 5, 2026, with a due date of May 12, 2026, this is not a small business set-aside. The acquisition is rated DO: A7 for national defense and requires delivery within 30 calendar days to DLA Distribution Warner Robins. Key clauses include those for electronic payment via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), cybersecurity compliance (CMMC Level 1 (Self) or higher), and various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense FAR Supplement (DFARS) provisions covering topics like small business rerepresentation, prohibition on certain procurements, and prompt payment discounts. Offerors must ensure their information systems meet the required CMMC level and submit CMMC Unique Identifiers (UIDs) in their proposals.

The document outlines transportation data and instructions for federal procurement FD20602600491-00, initiated on March 24, 2026. It specifies F.O.B. (Free On Board) terms, primarily recommending F.O.B. Origin, and lists relevant FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) citations for transportation provisions like evaluation of export offers and marking of shipments. Contractors are instructed to use the Procurements Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) for obtaining DOD regulatory clearances, shipping documentation, and instructions, especially for F.O.B. Origin, Foreign Military Sales, and F.O.B. Destination OCONUS/Export movements. Failure to contact DCMA Transportation prior to shipping may lead to additional vendor expenditures. The document also details transportation funds information, including the Purchase Instrument Line LOA and First Destination Transportation Account Code, and provides specific shipping details for item 6105014954060CX, destined for DLA Distribution Warner Robins, Robins AFB, GA.

This government file outlines detailed packaging requirements for purchase instrument number FD20602600491-00, emphasizing compliance with MIL-STD 129 Revision R and MIL-STD 2073-1 Revision E. A key focus is on restrictions for Wood Packaging Material (WPM) to prevent the spread of invasive species, requiring all WPM to be constructed from debarked, heat-treated wood (56 degrees Celsius or 133 degrees Fahrenheit for 30 minutes) and certified by an ALSC-recognized agency, as per ISPM No. 15. The document specifies MIL Long Line Packaging at preservation level MIL and packaging level B for item 6105014954060CX. Additional requirements include military packaging and marking in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129, respectively, with provisions for supplemental markings on shipping containers beyond MIL-STD-129 criteria, as specified on AFMC Form 158. The packaging specialist is Lorenda L. Martinez, 406 SCMS / GULAA.