F - 15 Pitch and Roll Channel Assembly and Aileron Rudder Interconnect

2026-11-03

This announcement constitutes an official Request for Industry Comments ( RFIC ). This is not a Request for Proposal ( RFP ) or an Invitation for Bid ( IFB ), nor is it to be construed as a commitment by the government . INTRODUCTION & PURPOSEThe 423rd F - 15 Supply Chain Management Squadron ( 423 SCMS ), in conjunction with the Enterprise Hill Commodity Council ( EHCC ) and Defense Logistics Agency ( DLA ), is conducting market research to inform the development of a requirements - based Performance - Based Logistics ( PBL ) contract . The Government anticipates a contract structure consisting of one ( 1 ) five ( 5 ) year base ordering period and one ( 1 ) five ( 5 ) year option period . This effort is in support of the Air Force Sustainment Center ( AFSC ) at Tinker Air Force Base ( TAFB ), Oklahoma . Initial market research indicates that Moog Inc . is the Original Equipment Manufacturer ( OEM ) for the systems contemplated herein , and that the Government does not possess a complete and unrestricted technical data package for these items . 2 . 0 SCOPEThe Government is seeking to establish a strategic and adaptable PBL contracting vehicle . The scope is envisioned in two parts : the Base Requirement , which will form the initial scope of the contract , and the Potential Future Requirements , which may be incorporated at a later date through in - scope contract modifications or as separately priced and exercised options . 2 . 1 Base Requirement : F - 15 Pitch and Roll Channel Assembly ( PRCA ) and Aileron Rudder Interconnect ( ARI ) The primary requirement of this PBL is to ensure the sustained availability of serviceable F - 15 PRCA and ARI assets , including selected sub - components . The contractor shall be responsible for the full , integrated lifecycle management necessary to meet warfighter demand . This includes , but is not limited to , the manufacture and remanufacture of all field - requisitionable assets , comprehensive supply management , material support , and sustaining engineering functions . Performance will be measured against Government - defined Key Performance Indicators ( KPIs ) to incentivize the achievement of critical availability and support goals . The National Stock Numbers ( NSNs ) currently under consideration for the Base Requirement are listed in TABLE 1 . This list is subject to modification prior to the release of a formal solicitation . TABLE 1 : See PDF attachment for Table2 . 2 Potential Future Requirements : Expanded WorkloadThe Government is highly interested in structuring this PBL contract to accommodate the on - ramping of additional sole - sourced components for which Moog Inc . is the OEM . This framework is intended to provide a flexible and efficient mechanism to add workload as depot activation strategies are finalized or as other sustainment needs are identified . These potential future items may be added to the contract vehicle at a later point in time , with distinct performance metrics and pricing structures as appropriate . Items currently in consideration for future inclusion are listed in TABLE 2 and may fall into one of two categories : Items pending Depot - level maintenance activation . Items currently repaired under separate contract by the OEM . This list is not exhaustive , and the Government is interested in industry feedback on the most effective contractual methods to incorporate this and other potential future work . TABLE 2 : See PDF attachment for Table3 . 0 BackgroundIn its passive state , the PRCA serves as a link between the pilot ’ s control stick and the control surface power servos of the primary flight control system pitch and roll channels . When activated by pilot selection , it provides hydraulic force boost to the unit outputs and modifies the control linkage ratios as a function of a predetermined air data program . In the roll channel , it serves as a function of the pitch channel output . It also introduces a trim displacement . The rate of displacement is proportional to the difference between commanded and measured normal acceleration as determined by stick displacement . The ARI accepts mechanical roll and yaw commands from the control stick and rudder pedals . The unit adds to the yaw command a series input proportional to the roll command . This input is dependent in size and sign ( direction ) upon the position of the pitch output from the PRCA . The resulting output is then passed to the rudder servo - actuators via the aircraft mechanical control system . 4 . 0 Issues and ConstraintsWorldwide PRCA , components and ARI availability are consistently below 448 Supply Chain Management Wing established targets , driving backorders and Mission Capability ( MICAPs ). Several root causes contribute to low levels of serviceable availability worldwide . It has been determined that the OO - ALC Depot is constrained by material shortages , the absence of engineering services / technical assistance from the OEM , and the obsolescence of test and support equipment . Additionally , the government is requiring kitting support . Improving end item PRCA , ARI , and subcomponent availability is the primary objective of this PBL effort . 5 . 0 Developing StrategyThe Contractor ’ s performance shall include utilizing the Air Force overhaul facility at Hill AFB through a Public Private Partnership ( PPP ) and Direct Sales Agreement ( DSA ), through which utilization shall result in maintaining Government core capability IAW Title 10 of the U . S . Code ( 10 USC 2464 ) and Department of Defense ( DoD )/ Air Force Instructions . The touch labor for overhaul / repair of PRCA , ARI , and selected subcomponents shall remain organic to the maximum extent possible . Intent of RFIC : Identify potential sources that are capable , experienced , and qualified in satisfying the requirement . Enhance competition by identifying contracting and sub - contracting opportunities . Request suggestions from Industry regarding the development of this contract . Responses to this Sources Sought should address the following questions : Please provide the following business information for your company and for any teaming and joint venture programs : Company NameAddressPoint of ContactCage CodeUnique Entity IDBusiness UnitPhone NumberE - mail AddressWeb Page URLSize of Business and North American Industry Classification ( NAICS ) CodeDescribe your experience executing relevant performance - based logistics & supply chain management programs in support of USAF requirements and worldwide aviation customers . What do you envision as the risks associated with this effort and how would you mitigate them ? Describe your company ’ s ability and experience in sourcing F - 15 PRCA and ARI spare parts from Moog and other aviation suppliers . Does your company possess , or have unassisted access to all necessary technical data to perform under this performance - based supply chain management contract ? Are you qualified to manufacture and / or repair any of the components listed in this announcement ? Describe your test facilities , warehousing , transportation , manufacturing , and workforce capabilities and capacity and inventory management relating to the scope of this project . Describe your current repair / remanufacture capabilities for the F - 15 PRCA and ARI assemblies . How much transition time would your company require to perform on this contract ? What quality control measures do you currently have in place ( ISO 9000 , 9001 , AS9100 , NADCAP ( National Aerospace and Defense Contractors Accreditation Program )? Describe your experience with Government Source Inspection , Hardness Critical Items , and other OSHA standards . Are you currently registered in the System for Award Management and Wide Area Workflow ? The current F - 15 A - D PRCA DSOR ( 11 - 256 ) workload is approved for a workload split of 87 % OO - ALC and 13 % contract repair . Does your company have any capacity constraints , and if so , what are your mitigation plans ? The government is accepting responses to this request for information via email only . Please provide written responses to the Contracting Officer and Program Managers . The responses are due 30 days after the RFI is posted to the following email addresses : Michelle MihuContracting OfficerMichelle . mihu @ us . af . milAnna BassettProgram ManagerAnna . bassett @ us . af . milCamilla ZampedriProgram ManagerCamilla . zampedri @ us . af . mil

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