What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking to procure two Diesel-Powered Cabin Pressure Testers specifically designed for B-1 aircraft, as outlined in the Combined Synopsis/Solicitation notice. This opportunity is open to all businesses, as no set-aside is specified. Interested contractors should note that the procurement includes requirements for support documentation and calibration certificates, which may necessitate careful attention to detail in proposals. The place of performance is Tinker AFB in Oklahoma.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
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STATEMENT OF WORK
For
B-1 Cabin Pressure Tester
PREPARED BY: Creighton M. Gore
76 AMXG/MXDEO
10/9/2025
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PREAMBLE
Commander’s Safety Intent
The safety of everyone on Tinker AFB is our top priority. All Individuals must accept personal
responsibility for safety and seek opportunities for improving the safety of our work
environment. Everyone working on Tinker AFB is challenged to find, fix (if able) and report all
hazards and near-misses. It is our shared duty to take every reasonable step and precaution to
prevent accidents and preserve the health/safety of each Contractor and Government employee.
1. SCOPE
This Statement of Work (SOW) defines the requirements for the procurement of two (2) Diesel-
Powered Cabin Pressure Testers (CPTs), specifically designed and certified for use on B-1
aircraft. These CPTs are intended to replace existing, obsolete, and unreliable equipment.
2. BACKGROUND
The 76 Aircraft Maintenance Group (AMXG) requires reliable CPTs to measure pressure leaks
in B-1 aircraft cabins. Cabin pressure testing is crucial for B-1 aircraft maintainability and safety.
The existing CPTs (MT006, MT007, MT021) are aging and unreliable, posing a significant risk
to the maintenance capabilities of the B-1 fleet. The high downtime and low Mean Time
Between Repair (MTBR) of existing units directly impacts aircraft availability and increases
maintenance costs.
3. REQUIREMENTS AND ITEM DESCRIPTIONS
3.1. Item Description
The required items for the Diesel-Powered Cabin Pressure Testers are defined in the
following table:
Part Number Description Quantity
99421-100 Diesel-Powered Cabin Pressure Tester 2
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Table 1 - System Requirements
3.1.1 Support Documentation – Support documentation shall be included with items listed
above. Supporting documentation shall include but is not limited to user manuals, parts
breakdowns, maintenance literature, system check procedures, and applicable calibration
certificates. Paper copies of calibration data shall be co-located in the system kit that includes
items calibrated. Two paper copies and a digital version of manuals, parts break down and
maintenance literature shall be included with first delivery. Digital manuals should be in Adobe
or Microsoft format, capable of editing/notes. All digital content can be delivered via DoD Safe
(https://safe.apps.mil/) or disc.
3.2. Installation
No installation is required.
3.3. New and Unused Parts
The contractor shall manufacture the CPTs with new or unused components.
3.4. Training
No training is required.
3.5. Acceptance
System acceptance is dependent on the following criteria being met and verified:
Asset Condition:
Criteria:
Items crate packed for shipment.
• No physical damage to any system components (hardware, software media, documentation) as
verified by visual inspection upon delivery.
• Verification Method: Visual inspection of all delivered items against the packing list.
• Acceptance Threshold: Zero damaged components. Minor cosmetic blemishes that do not
affect functionality may be accepted at the discretion of [Accepting Party Name/Role].
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System Setup:
Criteria: Successful installation and configuration of all system components according to the
vendor's installation instructions and configuration guides. All software components are correctly
installed.
3.5.1. Capabilities
Capabilities shall include, but not be limited to:
3.5.1.1 Testing
CPTs must accurately pressurize the B-1 aircraft cabin and precisely measure the cabin leakage
rate as outlined in applicable B-1 Technical Orders.
3.5.1.2 Compatibility
The CPTs must be fully compatible with the B-1 aircraft's current pressure system, including
existing test ports and fittings. The contractor will be responsible for providing any necessary
adapters to connect to the existing B-1 cabin pressure test ports.
3.5.1.3 Safety
The CPTs must meet all applicable safety standards and certifications.
3.5.1.4 Portability
The CPT should be easily moveable in the limited spaces around a B-1. CPTs should not exceed
4ft x 3ft x 2ft. and should not exceed 150 lbs. If on wheels, the wheels must be lockable.
3.5.1.5 Reliability
This is the most important capability. The selected CPT MUST perform reliable leak test to
prevent rework. The new CPT is intended to reduce current re-work from an average of 32 hours
per job and eliminate down time.
Contractor will report the documented Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF) hours of the
proposed system.
4. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Commander’s Safety Intent: The safety of everyone on Tinker AFB is our top priority. All
Individuals must accept personal responsibility for safety and seek opportunities for improving
the safety of our work environment. Everyone working on Tinker AFB is challenged to find, fix
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(if able) and report all hazards and near misses. It is our shared duty to take every reasonable step
and precaution to prevent accidents and preserve the health/safety of each contractor and
government employee.
4.11. Speak up for safety: Safety surety is an integral part of our overall goal of establishing a
world class safety and health program. Our “Speak Out for Safety” initiative ensures a
partnership with contractors and government employees to further enhance safety to ensure we
are looking out for all our partners and empowers all employees to actively participate in each
other’s safety. A safe workplace is everyone's business. As part of the contract team, military,
civilian and contractor personnel are empowered to Speak Out for Safety (S.O.S.) when they
observe an unsafe act. Events that present imminent danger to personnel or catastrophic damage
to property we empower our employees to intercede to ensure continued safe operations.
4.12. Communicating Hazards of Workplace (CHOW): Contractor’s onsite representative
communicates all hazards being introduced to the worksite by the Contractor. This is
accomplish…
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