Diffractive Optic Head Up Display (DOH) Electronic Module Assemblies (EMA) Wide Area Conventional (WAC) Electronic Module Assemblies (EMA)
ID: 5998-01-577-5206_5975-01-576-1361Type: Presolicitation
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- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (J016)
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Jan 16, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Jan 16, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Feb 1, 2025, 11:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking contractors to provide repair and remanufacturing services for Diffractive Optic Head Up Display (DOH) and Wide Area Conventional (WAC) Electronic Module Assemblies (EMA) for the F-16 aircraft. The procurement aims to ensure that these advanced avionics items are tested, diagnosed, and restored to their original serviceable condition, adhering to strict quality assurance and reporting standards while minimizing alterations to original specifications. This initiative is critical for maintaining the operational capabilities of the F-16 fleet, emphasizing the importance of counterfeit part avoidance and supply chain risk management. Interested parties can contact Jesse Baird at jesse.baird@us.af.mil or 801-866-4214, or Alan Gibson at alan.gibson@us.af.mil or 801-775-2659 for further details.

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Posted
Jan 16, 2025, 10:06 PM UTC
The Air Force's Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for the remanufacturing and repair of electronic module assemblies for the F-16 aircraft. The scope includes testing, diagnosing, and repairing Diffractive Optic Head Up Display (DOH) and Wide Area Conventional (WAC) electronic modules. Contractors must restore these items to a serviceable condition while adhering to strict timelines, especially during crises. The document stipulates compliance with quality assurance, reporting standards, and engineering change proposals, ensuring minimal alterations to original specifications. Counterfeit part avoidance measures and supply chain risk management are prioritized to maintain the integrity of services. Additionally, deliverable data requirements include complete reporting and documentation through the Defense Repair Information Logistics System for effective asset accountability. This PWS emphasizes the government's intent to sustain operational capabilities and manage potential risks associated with critical avionics repair and maintenance, reflecting the broader context of federal procurement practices.
Nov 22, 2024, 8:34 PM UTC
The document is a Sources Sought Synopsis from the U.S. Air Force seeking potential contractors capable of performing repairs on Diffractive Optic Head Up Display (DOH) Electronic Module Assemblies (EMA) and Wide Area Conventional (WAC) EMAs. The notice serves as a market research tool to ascertain responsible sources that may provide these services, with the aim of determining an appropriate acquisition strategy, including the possibility of a Small Business Set-Aside. Interested parties, particularly small businesses, are encouraged to submit their qualifications, including relevant experience, company profile details, and any teaming arrangements by October 24 at 4:00 PM MST. Notably, responders are informed that all costs incurred in response to the synopsis are their own responsibility, and the government will not provide reimbursement for any information submitted. The document highlights the importance of possessing the necessary technical data for redesign and repair, as the government does not own such data. Overall, this request emphasizes the Air Force's intent to identify qualified sources for critical electronic component repairs within a specified timeframe.
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