FA8553 Sources Sought C130 FMS LAIRCM Block 30 Integration Program
ID: FA8553_Sources_Sought_C130_FMS_LAIRCM_Block_30_Integration_ProgramType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8553 AFLCMC WLNKBROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

ELECTRONIC COUNTERMEASURES, COUNTER-COUNTERMEASURES AND QUICK REACTION CAPABILITY EQUIPMENT (5865)

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https://sam.gov/opp/a2ca3df668e644b882b21b262d38f327/view
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    The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research for the C-130 Foreign Military Sales (FMS) Large Aircraft Infrared Counter Measures (LAIRCM) Block 30 Integration Program, which aims to integrate LAIRCM on three C-130H aircraft for a Partner Nation, with a planned delivery around 2030. The program requires contractor support for various activities, including engineering design, trial kit installation, technical documentation preparation, and logistical support, over a projected five-year period starting January 1, 2026. This initiative is crucial for enhancing the operational capabilities of military transport aircraft and fostering cooperation with foreign military partners. Interested contractors must submit non-cost responses by April 10, 2025, detailing their capabilities and experience, to the designated contracting points of contact, Ellen Ward and Stanley Parker, via email.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Ellen Ward
    ellen.ward@us.af.mil
    Stanley Parker
    stanley.parker.2@us.af.mil
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    C-130 FMS LAIRCM BLK 30 RFI.pdf
    The Department of the Air Force is conducting market research for the C-130 Foreign Military Sales Large Aircraft Infrared Counter Measures (LAIRCM) Block 30 Integration Program, aimed at integrating LAIRCM on three C-130H aircraft for a Partner Nation, with a planned delivery around 2030. The effort will require contractor support for design, testing, documentation, installation, and sustainment over a projected five-year period starting January 1, 2026. Interested contractors must submit non-cost responses by April 10, 2025, providing comprehensive information about their capabilities, teaming arrangements, and experience with military transport aircraft projects. Submissions are to conform to specific formats and must avoid proprietary information disclosures. The contractor's responsibilities include engineering design, trial kit installation, technical documentation preparation, and logistical support, ensuring compliance with airworthiness certification. The Government may hold an industry day to clarify program requirements. This market research is for planning purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. The overall objective is to gauge contractor interest and capacity to refine acquisition strategies for military aircraft support programs while improving cooperation with foreign military partners.
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