PRE-SOLICITATION NOTICE- Overhaul of B1 Torque tube assembly

The United States Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) at Tinker AFB is planning a firm-fixed-price Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the overhaul of B-1 Torque Tube Assemblies (NSN: 1680-01-143-5429RK, P/N: NF53602-01B). This five-year base contract will cover labor, facilities, equipment, and materials for reworking, rehabilitating, or replacing worn components to restore the assemblies to their original life expectancy. The contract includes a basic estimated quantity of 36 units with a minimum of 5 and a maximum of 180 units. Delivery will be 5 units every 240 days initially, then 5 units every 45 days thereafter, shipped to DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma. Qualification requirements apply, and interested vendors must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. Technical data is available upon request with a current, approved DD Form 2345. A Small Business Set Aside Solicitation is contemplated. The solicitation is expected around June 3, 2026, with a closing date of July 3, 2026, and an estimated award date of August 10, 2026. This notice is not a formal request for proposal, and the government will not be using policies for the acquisition of commercial items. Vendors must specify their business size and U.S. or foreign ownership in their response. An Ombudsman is available for contractor concerns.

This Performance Work Statement (PWS) outlines the overhaul requirements for a TORQUE TUBE ASSEMBLY (National Stock Number: 1680011435429RK, Part Number: NF53602-01B) for the Department of the Air Force. The work involves disassembly, cleaning, inspection, rehabilitation, reassembly, testing, and finishing to return the item to a like-new condition. Key requirements include pre-award surveys, initial production evaluations, comprehensive reporting, stringent quality control and inspection systems, and the management of special tools and test equipment. The PWS also details requirements for a parts control program, addressing obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources, and emphasizes compliance with safety, health, and item unique identification (IUID) standards. Furthermore, it includes provisions for surge capacity in national emergencies and a robust Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) plan covering continuity of operations, foreign influence, and cybersecurity protocols. The document specifies consumable parts for 100% replacement and outlines performance objectives and thresholds for quality, delivery, and reporting.