Sources Sought Synopsis for Repair of the Pilot Warning Alarm Set

2026-11-03

SUBJECTMarket research is being conducted to identify potential sources that possess the expertise , capabilities , and experience to repair this part . ITEM DESCRIPTIONThe Pilot Warning Alarm Set ( NSN 6340 - 01 - 153 - 8073 ; PN 205 - 074 - 033 - 103 ), also known as the Revolutions per Minute ( RPM ) Limit Detector , monitors the speed of the rotor head and the engine . If either has a rate of speed that is too low , it alerts the pilot of this occurrence . This part is utilized by the USAF TH - 1H helicopter , which is located at Fort Rucker , AL and has a fleet size of 27 aircraft . This requirement is to repair all 12ea unserviceable units that are in AF inventory . PSC : J016 / NAICS : 336413This is a commercial - off - the - shelf ( COTS ) item sold on the open market to civilian and government customers . Commercial sources and other vendors who currently have ( or have had ) experience servicing this part or a similar commercial version ( and / or have similar repair procedures for a Pilot Warning Alarm System ) will be considered a potential candidate since this system is considered a COTS item . The Government relies on vendors to have performed similar - type work in the DoW or industry . Repair shops that use industry - developed technical procedures may also be counted as a legitimate contender for this work - scope . INTERESTThe AFSC / PZAAA Contracting Office will consider competing this solicitation amongst the open commercial market if identified repair sources respond to this sources sought synopsis . Each candidate will be evaluated based on legal authorization , technical qualifications , price , and delivery schedule . All interested parties may identify themselves , their interest , and their qualifying capabilities by responding to this requirement no later than 24 February 2026 , 5 : 00 p . m . EST via email to the following government representative : Yashica Woods ( yashica . woods @ us . af . mil ). The Government intends to fulfill this requirement using Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR Subpart 6 . 1 . DISCLAIMERThis sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only . This is not a request for proposal . It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the Government . Responses in any form are not offers , and the Government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement . No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement . Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary .

Georgia

2026-04-29