Description
The United States Air Force intends to award a sole source contract for two Force Tec Kits, which are comprehensive, military-grade tool kits designed to support maintenance, assembly, and repair operations in field, hangar, and depot environments. The kit must meet specific requirements, including being compatible with procedures outlined in T.O. 1F 16CJ 3 1, and must include various tools such as precision machined reamers, dedicated drill guides, and cold work compatible mandrels. The kit must also meet physical characteristics such as being made from high-strength alloy steel and having a corrosion-resistant chrome or oxide finish.
• The kit must be a complete, ready to use system designed specifically for the installation, removal, and cold working preparation of ForceTec rivetless nutplates used on F 16 airframes.
• All components must be precision manufactured to interface with ForceTec rivetless nutplates and associated fastener holes without modification.
• The kit must include tooling that meets specific physical attributes, such as precision machined reamers and dedicated drill guides.
• The kit must be compatible with procedures outlined in T.O. 1F 16CJ 3 1, including nominal, first oversize (1st OS), and second oversize (2nd OS) hole preparation.