LADS III Maintenance
ID: FA822426CLADSType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8224 AFSC OL H PZIMHILL AFB, UT, 84056-5805, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (J016)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/9d13cef40c924fa2b5b09cb5d1e4403e/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking qualified contractors to provide maintenance and repair services for the Laser Automated De-Coating System III (LADS III) at Hill Air Force Base in Utah. The contractor will be responsible for annual evaluations, calibration, preventative maintenance inspections, and remote support for unplanned maintenance as needed. This opportunity is crucial for ensuring the operational readiness and reliability of the LADS III system, which plays a significant role in aircraft component maintenance. Interested parties are encouraged to respond to this Sources Sought notice by providing their business information and capabilities, with inquiries directed to Willie Little at willie.little@us.af.mil or Rosita Crawford at rosita.crawford@us.af.mil.

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    13309 - LADS III Maintenance PWS - DRAFT.pdf
    This Performance-Based Work Statement (PWS) outlines the requirements for a contractor to provide calibration, maintenance, and repair services for the Laser Automated De-Coating System, Generation III (LADS III) at Hill Air Force Base. The contractor will perform annual preventative maintenance, including detailed inspections, cable management, and visual assessments of laser removal equipment. Calibration of the laser system and generator, with a certificate of calibration, is also required. The PWS details procedures for addressing failures during maintenance, providing remote support, and responding to unplanned maintenance requests. Supplemental requirements cover security, tool control, government-provided resources, hours of operation, and comprehensive health and safety protocols, including mishap reporting and compliance with federal and Air Force safety standards.
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