F-15 Infra-Red Search and Track (IRST) Sustainment
ID: FA863425RB005Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8634 AFLCMC WAQK F15WRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7424, USA

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8d8e5fcbeab84565ae363ba0b4202ebc/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is preparing to solicit repair services for the F-15 Infra-Red Search and Track (IRST) Pods and associated Line Replaceable Units (LRUs). This procurement aims to ensure the operational readiness of the F-15 aircraft by providing timely and efficient repair services, with the contract expected to run from April 14, 2026, to April 13, 2030, including a basic year and four one-year options. The government intends to award the contract on a sole source basis to Lockheed Martin Corporation, the original equipment manufacturer, under FAR 6.302-1, emphasizing the critical nature of these components for the USAF's mission. Interested parties may submit capability statements or proposals for consideration, with the anticipated solicitation date set for April 30, 2025; for further inquiries, contact Ashton Kiplinger at ashton.kiplinger@us.af.mil.

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    Ashton Kiplinger
    ashton.kiplinger@us.af.mil
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    Synopsis IRST Sustainment.pdf
    The F-15 IRST Sustainment Synopsis is a pre-solicitation notice indicating the government's intention to solicit repair services for F-15 IRST Pods and LRUs. The final solicitation is expected to be released around April 30, 2025, with the contract potentially running from April 14, 2026, to April 13, 2030. This contract will be a multiple type agreement including a basic year and four one-year options, and it is intended for service work. Key elements include a structured CLIN plan covering various repair categories, including CLS Repair, field repairs, lay-in materials, and data assessment, tying in different cost types such as fixed-price incentive fee (FPIF) and cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF). Specific part numbers essential for repairs are listed, ensuring clarity on what components will be involved. The government plans to award the contract to Lockheed Martin Corporation under sole source authority, citing FAR 6.302-1. The delivery schedule mandates a maximum 120 days for the base year and 90 days for option years post-receipt of the pods or LRUs, underscoring the urgency and importance of timely repairs to maintain operational readiness within the USAF.
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