E4B Contractor Logistics Services
ID: FA8134-26-R-0001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8134 AFLCMC WLKTINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3303, USA

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT AND AIRFRAME STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (J015)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/a67c68e02d67484093903588032185f3/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to extend a sole-source contract with Boeing Company for Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) related to the E-4B National Airborne Operations Center aircraft. The contract modification aims to provide comprehensive support, including program management, aircraft depot maintenance, supply chain management, and field service representatives, ensuring the operational readiness of this critical military asset for U.S. strategic command and control functions. The total budget ceiling for this contract is set at $4.2 billion, with a performance period from December 1, 2025, to May 31, 2036, and interested parties are encouraged to submit capability statements, although funding is currently unavailable. For further inquiries, contact Amanda Jones at amanda.jones.39@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Melony Adamski
    melony.adamski.1@us.af.mil
    Lisa Murrell
    lisa.murrell@us.af.mil
    Files
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    E-4B CLS RFI Industry Day.docx
    E4B CLS RFI Questions - FINAL.docx
    SSS_RFI FA813426R0001 Addendum 1 .docx
    Synopsis.pdf
    The U.S. Air Force is seeking to extend a sole-source contract with Boeing Company for Contractor Logistics Support (CLS) related to the E-4B National Airborne Operations Center aircraft. The proposed contract modification will result in a total budget ceiling of $4.2 billion, with an expansion of ten additional one-year options and a six-month extension of services. The CLS will cover aspects such as program management, aircraft depot maintenance, supply chain management, and field service representatives, supporting vital national security operations. The contract’s performance period is scheduled from December 1, 2025, to May 31, 2036. Interested parties are invited to submit capability statements, although the contracting officer emphasizes that funding is currently unavailable, and no award will be made until adequate funds are secured. A Request for Proposal has been released, pending final justification approval. The contract aims to ensure the ongoing maintenance and operational readiness of a crucial military asset responsible for strategic command and control functions for U.S. leadership. The Ombudsman mechanism is established to address contractor concerns during the proposal phase, ensuring transparency and communication throughout the contracting process.
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    E4B Contactor Logistics Services
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