Bleed Air Environmental Control System Engineering and Technical Support Maintenance Training
ID: BAECS-TS-MTType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8504 AFLCMC WLNKAROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

PSC

SUPPORT- PROFESSIONAL: ENGINEERING/TECHNICAL (R425)
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    Posted Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Updated Apr 2, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
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    Due Apr 18, 2025, 7:30 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), is seeking sources to provide engineering and technical support, as well as maintenance training for the Bleed Air Environmental Control System (BAECS) components associated with the C-130 aircraft. The procurement aims to facilitate the repair of critical components such as the bleed air controller, augmenter valve, and butterfly shut-off valve, ensuring the operational readiness of the depot maintenance activation at the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center (OC-ALC). This opportunity is crucial for maintaining the functionality and reliability of the C-130's environmental control systems, which are vital for aircraft performance and crew safety. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities statements to Bruce Gaynor at bruce.gaynor.1.ctr@us.af.mil or Shaquita Harris at shaquita.harris@us.af.mil, as this is a sources sought notice for market research purposes and not a request for proposals or quotations.

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