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FA8251-26-R-CICU

Department of Defense · Department of the Air Force · FA8251 AFSC PZABB
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
FA8251-26-R-CICU
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-19
Response deadline
Sep 18, 2026, 11:00 PM UTC
Contracting contact
paige.lapoint@us.af.mil

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Statement of work, as posted

Synopsis:1. NOTICE: This is not a solicitation but rather a Sources Sought Synopsis to determine potential sources for information and planning purposes only.1.1 The purpose of this Sources Sought is to conduct market research to determine if responsible sources exist, to assist in determining if this effort can be competitive and/or a total Small Business Set-Aside. The proposed North American Industry Classification Systems (NAICS) Code is 811210 which has a corresponding Size standard of $22M. The Government will use this information to determine the best acquisition strategy for this procurement. The Government is interested in all small business to include 8(a), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Hubzone, and Women-Owned small business concerns. The government requests that interested parties respond to this notice if applicable and identify your small business status to the identified NAICS code. Additionally, please provide any anticipated teaming arrangements, along with a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers for the past three years. Any responses involving teaming agreements should delineate between the work that will be accomplished by the prime and the work accomplished by the teaming partners.1.2 This sources sought synopsis does not constitute an Invitation for Bids (IFB), a Request for Quote (RFQ), or a Request for Proposal (RFP) and it should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the government to issue a formal solicitation or ultimately award a contract. The U.S. Government is in no way liable to pay for or reimburse any companies or entities that respond to this announcement. Any costs incurred by interested companies in response to this announcement will NOT be reimbursed.2. Program Details: The Air Force is issuing this repair sources sought announcement as part of a market research survey to determine if additional sources exist that could become qualified for repair and restoration of the A-10 Central Interface Control Unit (CICU) and its shop replaceable units (SRUs). The contractor would be required to repair and restore the A-10 CICU and its SRUs to a serviceable condition, but not like new cosmetically. Responses to this Notice shall consist of an initial white paper (not to exceed 3 pages) describing the offerors capabilities with regard to trouble shooting, testing and repairing the A-10 items.The specific parts involved are as follows: FSC NIIN MMAC Part # NSN#5998 01-591-7600 FJ 238A540-1400 5998-01-591-76001280 01-586-7702 FJ 281A474-6 1280-01-586-77025998 01-533-0478 FJ 241A102-14 5998-01-533-04785963 01-533-5419 FJ 229A175-4 5963-01-533-54195998 01-533-5142 FJ 258A280-1 5998-01-533-51426130 01-533-1121 FJ 243A873-3 6130-01-533-1121Interested organizations who feel they possess the necessary capabilities should respond by providing the Government the following information: a point of contact, address, telephone, and fax numbers, email address, DUNS number, CAGE code, and/or tax ID number, as well as size category, (large, small, small disadvantaged, etc.), a brief summary of the companys capabilities, description of facilities, personnel, related manufacturing experience, and existing safety approvals (refer to the white paper listed above).Provide any supporting information such as commercial literature, catalogues, manuals, etc. If a respondent chooses to utilize the services of sub-tier vendors or subcontractors, those vendors or subcontractors must meet the criteria specified herein as well. Responses to this Notice are due on or before 18-Sep-2026. All information marked as proprietary information will be safeguarded to prevent disclosures to non-government personnel and entities.NOTE: Source Approval Request (SAR) packages are not the same as a Sources Sought Response. For instructions on how to become a qualified approved source contact the listed Source Development Specialist. Offerors must possess access to all appropriate data. Data verification information can be found in RQRs and RDLs for the items listed above. Technical Data Package and Drawing requests are to be made to The Public Sales Office atTech Order Manuals: AFLCMC.LZP.PUBSALES@us.af.milEngineering Data/Drawings: AFLCMC.LZP.TINKERPUBLICSALES@us.af.milFor instructions on how to become a qualified approved source, see the RQR and RDL attached to this posting. Please e-mail all SAR packages to the following:Tracey Beringer, Source Development Specialist, tracey.beringer@us.af.milPaige LaPoint, paige.lapoint@us.af.milChristian Barwick, christian.barwick@us.af.milThe announcement on Sam.gov is just for responses to the sources sought notice and is not a deadline for SAR submission. You may submit a SAR at any time. Please send all correspondence to the following: Paige LaPoint, via email at paige.lapoint@us.af.mil, or Christian Barwick via email at christian.barwick@us.af.mil.

Contact

Point of contact
Paige LaPoint
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
paige.lapoint@us.af.mil
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