C-130J MATS IV
ID: FA8621-25-R-B014Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8621 AFLCMC WNSK SIMSWRIGHT PATTERSON AFB, OH, 45433-7249, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

OPERATION TRAINING DEVICES (6930)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/f6bb45b971c84195b4d7fe15e8da39a5/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Apr 9, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Apr 15, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 24, 2025, 8:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), intends to negotiate a sole source contract with Lockheed Martin for the C-130J MATS IV program. This procurement involves the production and modification of various Aircrew Training Devices (ATDs) and Maintenance Training Devices (MTDs) for C-130J systems, which are critical for training and operational readiness of Air Force personnel. The contract will be structured as a 10-year Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) agreement, with a 5-year base period and a 5-year option, and is expected to support training needs at various global locations. Interested parties may submit responses to the presolicitation notice by 4:00 PM EST on April 24, 2025, via email to Kyle Patko at kyle.patko@us.af.mil, as the government will consider all responses received within 15 calendar days of publication.

Point(s) of Contact
Kyle Patko
kyle.patko@us.af.mil
Katherine Struck
katherine.struck@us.af.mil
Files
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C-130J MATS IV Redacted JA Redacted.pdf
Apr 15, 2025, 7:06 PM UTC
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