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Repair of Kell-Strom T-400 Riveter

Key dates

Posted
Aug 4, 2026
Response deadline
Aug 19, 2026, 4:00 AM UTC
Archive date
Sep 3, 2026
Archive type
auto15

Classification

Notice type
Presolicitation
Base type
Presolicitation
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Set-aside code
NONE
PSC
J036

NAICS

Issuing office

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND
Office code
Organization type
OFFICE
Office address
PATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670-5000, USA

Place of performance

Street
Street 2
City
Cherry Point
State
NC
Zip
28533
Country
USA

Contacts

Description

The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, facilities, and equipment necessary to perform the following support tasks: The repair requires a complex, serial troubleshooting methodology. Because problems within this legacy unit are not detected until prior faults are resolved, the contractor must execute an ongoing, iterative "test-and-repair" process, which typically requires the custom fabrication or replacement of nearly all details of the riveter to ensure proper clamping, alignment, and riveting of T-400 blades. Initial Inspection and Testing: Perform a preliminary diagnostic inspection and initial testing of the Riveter (ASSET# 65923043611) to identify primary faults, wear, and out-of-tolerance components. Upon completion of this initial inspection, the contractor shall provide the Government with an estimated timeline for the completion of the remaining iterative repair process and final delivery. Iterative Serial Repair: Execute an ongoing, iterative troubleshooting process. Upon completing initial repairs, the unit shall be re-tested to reveal subsequent faults, which must then be repaired in a continuous cycle until all defects are resolved. Component Fabrication and Overhaul: Replace, order, or custom-fabricate all necessary components and internal details required to restore the unit's functionality, utilizing authorized OEM-licensed data. Final Testing and Calibration: Conduct rigorous final functional testing to verify the repaired unit operates within OEM baseline safety, alignment, and mechanical tolerance standards prior to return shipment. Deliverables The contractor shall provide the following data and physical deliverables in support of this SOW: Repair & Fabrication Summary- A report detailing the faults identified during the iterative testing process and the components replaced or fabricated. Repaired Riveter Unit- Fully assembled and tested T-400 riveter (ASSET# 65923043611) restored to operational OEM standards. Test/Certification Report- Documentation certifying the unit meets P&WC OEM performance, safety, and precision alignment specifications. Evaluation factors. The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers: Technical evaluation Price Past performance All responsible sources may submit a quotation, which will be considerede by COMFRC. Kell-Strom Tool Co. is the only known responsible source with the requisite knowledge, technical data, capability, experience, special tooling, and test facilities necessary to fulfill the Government's requirements within the required timeframes. This requirement will be procured in accordance with the statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.103-1, in that Kell-Strom Tool Co. is the only responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

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Metadata

Notice ID
4904e2421c2a40feb7851ea953ae6f15
Full path
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE NAVY.NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND
Office code
Ingested
Aug 25, 2026
Updated
Aug 25, 2026