How to bid on Speed Gear Assembly repair for the Dept of the Air Force

What the Air Force is buying

The Department of the Air Force needs repair services for two specific speed gear assemblies, NSN 3010-01-326-8931 and 3010-01-326-8932. The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all facilities, parts, materials, equipment, and services needed to inspect and restore these items to serviceable condition.

The work involves either a Test, Teardown, and Evaluation (TT&E) only, or TT&E followed by repair. For TT&E, the contractor will perform visual, mechanical, and electrical testing to determine the item's condition and identify necessary repairs. If repair is approved, the contractor will fix or replace failed parts, clean, configure, refinish, and test the item to meet original specifications, returning it in like-new condition.

Key dates and deadlines

This is a pre-solicitation synopsis published on July 06, 2026. The anticipated solicitation date is July 1, 2026. The deadline for responses to this pre-solicitation is August 06, 2026, at 6:00 PM ET. All required submissions must be received by this time.

Who this opportunity suits

This opportunity is restricted to prequalified small businesses. Firms interested in this repair work must have already been approved or must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package to the Source Development Small Business Office or the Contracting Officer. Additionally, a firm must possess an active Conditional or Final CMMC Level 2 assessment to be considered for an award.

How to respond

To access the opportunity details, click “View original source”. If the first click takes you to the portal’s homepage, click it again to go directly to the bid. You may need a free account to view all documents.

If you are not already a prequalified source, you must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. For access to the technical data package, email the provided contact with a current copy of your DD2345, JCP printout, and active CMMC Level 2 documentation. When submitting your proposal, include your CMMC assessment UID in the body of the email.

Tips for a competitive response

Given the restriction to prequalified sources and the CMMC Level 2 requirement, ensure all your certifications and approvals are current and clearly documented. If you need to submit a Source Approval Request, start this process immediately as the contracting officer is not required to delay an award to allow for qualification.

Carefully review the scope of work, especially the distinction between TT&E only and TT&E with repair. Your proposal should clearly address how you will meet the specifications for both scenarios, including the requirement to return items in serviceable, like-new condition. Highlight your experience with similar equipment repair and your quality control processes.