AFREP Aircraft / Drone Technician
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
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| State: | Arizona |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Set Aside: | Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) |
| Posted Date: | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Due Date: | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Solicitation No: | FA487726QA052 |
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- Original Published Date: Feb 26, 2026 04:30 pm EST
- Original Response Date: Mar 10, 2026 01:00 pm EDT
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Mar 25, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code:
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NAICS Code:
- 488190 - Other Support Activities for Air Transportation
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Place of Performance:
Tucson , AZ 85707USA
THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This notice is issued for market research to identify qualified contractors capable of providing a minimum of one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) technician to support the Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) at Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona. This is not a solicitation or request for proposals.
355 CONS is seeking qualified sources capable of providing at least 1 FTE AFREP Aircraft / Drone Technician, performing full-time, on-site technical support to augment organic AFREP capability. The contractor will support increased mission workload and ensure continuity of operations. This position is 100% on-site at Davis Monthan AFB. Dates listed in this RFI are subject to change and are provided for reference only. This requirement will be fulfilled through an IDIQ contract, so actual timing will depend on current needs and the issuance of written task orders.
Scope of Work:
-- The contractor shall provide one full-time technician (minimum 1 FTE) to: Perform hands-on technical tasks on aircraft and unmanned aerial system (UAS) components. Conduct troubleshooting, fault isolation, repair, and functional testing of avionics, electronics, and mechanical subsystems. Follow approved technical data, Air Force instructions, and workmanship standards. Use government-provided tools, equipment, and technical publications. Comply with all safety, security, and quality assurance requirements. Operate under Government direction and Quality Assurance (QA) oversight. Contractor personnel shall NOT: Supervise Government personnel. Approve maintenance actions or certify airworthiness. Perform inherently governmental functions. Make independent determinations regarding aircraft release or safety-of-flight.
Place of Performance:
-- Davis Monthan Air Force Base, Tucson, Arizona Performance is full-time, on-site, supporting daily AFREP operations.
NAICS Code:
-- The Government is considering: 488190 Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (Primary NAICS for aircraft maintenance, inspection, and repair support services.) .
Anticipated Contract Structure:
-- The Government anticipates awarding an Indefinite-Delivery, Indefinite-Quantity (IDIQ) contract to support AFREP operations at Davis Monthan AFB. Task Orders issued under the IDIQ will require a minimum staffing level of one (1) Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) technician on-site. The IDIQ structure will allow the Government to adjust workload requirements, issue additional task orders as mission needs evolve, and maintain continuity of operations over the contract period.
Requested Information From Interested Vendors:
-- Capability statements (max 2 pages) should include: Company name, CAGE code, UEI, and business size under NAICS 488190. Demonstrated experience in aircraft, avionics, or UAS component repair. Ability to provide at least 1 full-time, on-site technician at Davis Monthan AFB. Relevant certifications or OEM/DoD repair experience list on the attachments.
Primary: Kody McPherson, kody.mcpherson.1@us.af.mil
Alternate: Mr. Jerry Sauder, jerry.sauder.1@us.af.mil
- ADMIN ONLY NO REQTN CP 520 228 3131 3180 S CRAYCROFT RD BLDG 2525
- DAVIS MONTHAN AFB , AZ 85707-3522
- USA
- Kody McPherson
- kody.mcpherson.1@us.af.mil
- Phone Number 5202281922
- Jerry L. Sauder
- jerry.sauder.1@us.af.mil
- Phone Number 5202284644
- Feb 26, 2026 04:30 pm ESTSources Sought (Original)
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