What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking repair services for the Mini Mutes Program, specifically for gearbox components (NSN 3010-01-315-5148). This opportunity is open to all businesses, as there is no set-aside for small businesses. Contractors will be responsible for testing, teardown, evaluation, and potential repair of the components to restore them to a serviceable condition. As this is a solicitation notice, interested parties should track the opportunity closely for bidding details and requirements.
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Description
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DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE
OGDEN AIR LOGISTICS CENTER, HILL AFB, UTAH 84056-5820
PERFORMANCE WORK SPECIFICATION (PWS)
PR NO: FD20202600686 DATE: 1 May 2026
1.0 SCOPE OF WORK: (Two Step) For the end item, the contractor shall furnish all facilities,
parts, materials, equipment and services, required to inspect and, if necessary, restore to
serviceable condition. Services to be performed will not be essential in a crisis situation. Work
consists of one of two efforts: Test, teardown, and evaluation (TT&E) only or TT&E and repair.
1.0.1 TEST, TEARDOWN, AND EVALUATION: The contractor shall perform visual,
mechanical and electrical testing of the end item, reusable or replacement component
parts, and materials according to the schedule in the contract to determine the condition
of the end item. Upon completion of this task, all of the components of the end item
requiring repair or replacement will be identified by part number, NSN (if applicable),
nomenclature, and location in the assembly. This information will be reported in writing
to the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO)/ Defense Contract Management Agency
(DCMA) Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) and, if necessary, approval to repair
will be negotiated. If no further repair is required, the asset must be returned in
serviceable like new condition.
1.0.2 REPAIR: (NTE) The contractor shall perform the repair or replacement of all failed
parts and components. Each end item must be cleaned, configured, refinished, and
tested to meet the original specifications of the end item. The end item shall be returned
in serviceable like new condition.
Below listed item(s) will be shipped to contractor to repair:
Item Description NSN Part Number
Gearbox 3010-01-315-5148 137474
This PWS establishes the minimum work requirements to return the end item(s) to a serviceable
but like new condition.
ESD(Electrostatic Discharge - See section 5.4): NO
2.0 WORK PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS:
2.1 TECHNICAL OR PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: Unit will meet all performance
requirements of a new item. All repaired/retrofitted items will be configured and perform IAW
the latest requirements of the Specification Control Drawing and Acceptance Test Plan listed in
the Repair Data List (RDL).
2.2 OBSOLETE COMPONENTS: If obsolete components are identified, the contractor shall notify
the 415 SCMS and the PCO in writing and prepare an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) IAW
CDRL D001.
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2.3 SUBCOMPONENT CHANGE OR REDESIGN: If needed, the contractor will identify any
proposed/necessary changes to subcomponents, values, part/manufacture substitutions or
redesign of subsystems to the 415 SCMS and PCO after the completion of the test, teardown and
evaluation (TT&E). If the contractor proposes any internal changes to the end item, the
contractor shall submit an Engineering Change Proposal (ECP) IAW CDRL D001 to the 415
SCMS and the PCO for review and approval by the designated engineering authority.
Submission of ECPs does not imply approval. The ECP shall include a coversheet with
appropriate CUI markings, distribution statements and contract identification information. All
ECP submissions shall include complete technical documentation and unlimited data rights.
ECP’s shall be submitted on DD Form 1692 or an authorized alternative and approved by the
approving activity. Work shall not commence until the ECP is approved, reworked or denied. If
a change occurs, or a redesign to a component causes a change to the NSN, the contract will be
updated to reflect the changes. If the redesign results in an increased complexity of the end item,
the Government may require vendors to requalify in order to repair the asset. An out-of-cycle
onboarding may take place to allow vendors to submit qualification packages or waivers.
2.4 FOREIGN DISCLOSURE RESTRICTIONS: FOREIGN DISCLOSURE RESTRICTIONS:
This item contains critical technology and is export controlled. Distribution authorized to DoD
and U.S. DoD Contractors only (Critical Technology).
2.5 TEST REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall perform an acceptance test of each completed
end-item to assure serviceability and full functionality prior to presentation to the Government.
This testing will be performed IAW existing approved test plan or IAW developed test plans
approved by the Government.
2.6 QUALITY DEFICIENCY REPORTING: Any asset that fails to function within one year after
date of repair, and the Government suspects failure is due to quality of workmanship, level of
overhaul, or quality of replacement parts used by the contracted repair source, the asset shall be
returned to the repair source for correction. This repair shall be accomplished at no additional
cost to the government if deemed by 415 SCMS to be the fault of the contractor and will be
delivered back to the government under the terms of the original contract. The contractor may
dispute Air Force determination of responsibility through the ACO to the PCO with DCMA
providing evidence that the failure was not the fault of the contractor. This measure will be
accomplished by customer reported deficiencies in the form of product quality deficiency or
material deficiency reports according to T.O. 00-35D-54 titled USAF Deficiency Reporting
Investigation and Resolution.
3.0 PACKAGING, HANDLING, SECURITY AND TRANSPORTATION:
3.1 RECEIVING INSPECTION: Contractor shall notify the ACO/PCO along with the Quality
Assurance Representative (QAR) of all damages and shortages, or discrepancies (i.e. items not
packaged in accordance with applicable Special Packaging Instructions (SPI)) discovered upon
receipt of any item(s). All issues must be reported back to the originating organization for
disposition. If items are damaged in transit or assets are found to be misidentified during the
inspection process, the ACO/PCO will request disposition instruction from the 415 SCMS. The
415 SCMS will verif…
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