C-5 Main Landing Gear Hydraulic Brake Assembly
ID: SSS2600026Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8538 AFSC PZAABROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

NAICS

Other Support Activities for Air Transportation (488190)

PSC

MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD OF EQUIPMENT- AIRCRAFT COMPONENTS AND ACCESSORIES (J016)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e06ddfb042124ddab6425654a0c18e5a/view
Timeline
  1. 1
    Posted Mar 12, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  2. 2
    Updated Mar 12, 2025, 12:00 AM UTC
  3. 3
    Due Apr 11, 2025, 9:00 PM UTC
Description

The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources capable of qualifying and producing the C-5 Main Landing Gear Hydraulic Brake Assembly for use on United States Air Force aircraft. This procurement involves the overhaul of hydraulic brake assemblies, which are critical components of the Main Landing Gear and Door Actuation Assembly, requiring compliance with specific technical orders and drawings. The government is particularly interested in responses from both small and large businesses, encouraging joint ventures and partnerships, with a projected contract structured as a Requirements Type Contract over ten years, including a one-year base period and four one-year ordering periods for a total of 56 units per period. Interested contractors must submit documentation of their capabilities by April 11, 2025, and may direct inquiries to J. McKenzie Grinstead at jessica.grinstead@us.af.mil or Alyssa Tanner at alyssa.tanner.1@us.af.mil.

Point(s) of Contact
J. McKenzie Grinstead
jessica.grinstead@us.af.mil
Alyssa Tanner
alyssa.tanner.1@us.af.mil
Files
Title
Posted
SSS Hydraulic Brake 26-00026 1.pdf
Mar 12, 2025, 3:06 PM UTC
The U.S. government is conducting a market survey to identify potential sources capable of qualifying and producing the C-5 Main Landing Gear Hydraulic Brake Assembly for USAF aircraft. This survey seeks not only to attract responses from contractors with the necessary expertise but also to gauge the interest and capabilities of both small and large businesses, emphasizing potential joint ventures. Interested companies need to submit documentation of their capabilities by April 11, 2025, including information on their business structure and any partnerships they may have. The overhaul effort is planned as a Requirements Type Contract spanning ten years, involving a one-year base period with four one-year ordering periods and five optional years. The projected requirement is for 56 units per ordering period. Contractors must also detail their previous relevant experience, maximum monthly production capacity, quality assurance processes, and responses to potential repair challenges. The survey stresses the importance of small business participation, offering opportunities for breaking out specific work areas exclusively for them. Questions regarding the survey can be directed to designated government contacts.
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