Opportunity
SAM #FA500426Q0021
Procurement of ForceMate F-35 Bushing Tool Kits and Accessories for Aircraft Maintenance
Buyer
354th Contracting Squadron
Posted
July 17, 2026
Respond By
July 29, 2026
Identifier
FA500426Q0021
NAICS
336413, 332994
This opportunity involves the procurement of specialized ForceMate tooling kits for F-35 aircraft maintenance at Eielson Air Force Base by the 354th Contracting Squadron (354 CONS PK), Pacific Air Forces, Department of the Air Force. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, Pacific Air Forces, 354th Contracting Squadron (354 CONS PK) - OEM Highlight: - ForceMate is the sole specified Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for all required tools and gages - Products Requested: - ForceMate cold work bushing installation kit components for F-35 repairs - Exact part numbers and quantities include: - ForceMate Starting Hole Gages (FSG-1047-35010A, FSG-1047-35110A, FSG-1047-35210A, FSG-1048-35010A, FSG-1048-35110A, FSG-1048-35210A) – 1 each - ForceMate Mandrels (FMM-1047-25011A, FMM-1048-25011A) – 1 each - ForceMate Mandrel Gages (FMG-1047-30010A, FMG-1048-30010A) – 1 each - ForceMate Jaws (FMJ-1047-55011A, FMJ-1048-55011A) – 1 each - ForceMate Removal Jaws (BRJ-1047-87011A, BRJ-1048-87011A) – 1 each - ForceMate Removal Collars (BRC-1047-86011A, BRC-1048-86011A) – 1 each - Puller Unit (CP12-2) – 1 - Pump (FTP-19) – 1 - Notable Requirements: - Only exact ForceMate parts as specified are acceptable; no substitutes, aftermarket, or 'or equal' products will be considered - Procurement is for materials only; no installation, integration, or training services are included - All items are required to restore airworthiness of F-35 IPP mounts and drop link bushings per JPO Action Request - Quantities are generally one per item, and all part numbers must match the solicitation attachments
Description
Project Title: F35 Bushing Tool Kit
The Contractor shall provide the 354th Maintenance Squadron (354 MXS) with ForceMate cold work bushing installation kit(s) to repair discrepant F-35 Integrated Power Package (IPP) aircraft mounts and outboard/inboard drop link bushings. This tooling is required to execute mandatory aircraft structural repairs and restore the airworthiness of the F-35 fleet in accordance with Joint Program Office (JPO) Action Request A-S136-20260423-042903649.
All offerors must ensure strict and absolute compliance with all specifications, quantities, terms, and conditions detailed in the attached documentation. This requirement is strictly for the exact specified items; substitute, aftermarket, or "or equal" products will not be evaluated or accepted under any circumstances. Furthermore, the scope of this contract is limited solely to the procurement and delivery of the specified materials. The Government will not require, nor evaluate any submissions including vendor-provided installation, integration, or training services.