REMANUFACTURE OF THE F-16 ACCESSORY DRIVE GEARBOX (ADG) AND JET FUEL STARTER (JFS)

23 APR 2026:

Adding required synopsis language as follows:

One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement and Free Trade Agreements.

11 MAR 2026:

IDIQ Yearly Minimum/Maximum Order Was Overstated-

Updating Sources Sought As Follows:

IDIQ Yearly Minimum/Maximum Order: 
Min/Max: ADG 10/30 
Min/Max: JFS 14/42 

Action: Pre-solicitation Synopsis

Purpose: This is a pre-solicitation synopsis in accordance with FAR 5.201. This is not a Request for Proposal or Quote (RFP/RFQ) or an Invitation For Bid (IFB), nor is it construed as a commitment by the Government. The synopsis is prepared for the purpose of notifying potential offerors of an upcoming solicitation. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.

Multiple Award Contract (MAC) -  Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) –

Contract Period - Five (5) year contract with one (1) five (5) year option, for a potential total contract length of 10 years

Items:

• Remanufacture - Accessory Drive Gearbox (ADG) -NSN:2835012080169RP
• Remanufacture - Jet Fuel Starters (JFS) – NSNs:2835013083769RP, 2835016892101RP

The Accessory Drive Gearbox and Jet Fuel Starter are utilized in the Secondary Power System of the F-16 C/D Aircraft.  The JFS is a back to back centrifugal compressor-turbine engine which provides shaft horsepower directly to the ADG.    The ADG itself acts as an interface between the JFS and the Power Take-Off (PTO) shaft.

Year: 2026

Product Code: 2835 - Supply

Subject: - ADG & JFSs Remanufacture MAC IDIQ

Proposed Solicitation Number: FA825226R0073

Closing Response Date: As documented on SAM.gov

Restricted to Qualified Sources: See FAR Part 52.209-1 The requirements of FAR 9.202(a) apply. Sources must be qualified prior to being considered for award. Interested vendors that have not been previously approved for this acquisition must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package to the Source Development Small Business Office or the Contracting Officer. As prescribed in FAR 9.202(e), the contracting officer need not delay a proposed award in order to provide a potential offeror with an opportunity to demonstrate its ability to meet the standards (see attached RQR)

Foreign Participation: Restricted

Qualification Point of Contact (POC): Program Engineer – Jeffrey Wigington, jeffrey.wigington@us.af.mil.

Evaluation Criteria:  An offeror must meet qualification requirements to be eligible for award.

See the attached Synopsis - Presolicitation Final for complete details.