Solicitation-C-5 Nose Landing Gear Door Gearboxes
ID: FA853824R0021Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

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

NAICS

Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

PSC

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/d518bb96d57f4ee3a39b6e36c7d2625d/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is soliciting proposals for the overhaul and repair of Nose Landing Gear Door Gearboxes for the C-5 Galaxy Aircraft. This procurement aims to maintain and enhance the operational readiness of the aircraft through a firm fixed-price requirements contract, which spans a total of eight years, including a basic ordering period and three option periods. The contract will be open to both large and small businesses, with a focus on encouraging joint ventures and partnerships, as the government seeks to determine the best strategy for small business participation. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by December 6, 2024, and can contact Caiveon Thomas at caiveon.thomas@us.af.mil or J. McKenzie Grinstead at jessica.grinstead@us.af.mil for further information.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Caiveon Thomas
    caiveon.thomas@us.af.mil
    Karen Beckford
    (563) 370-2493
    karen.beckford@us.af.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Solicitation FA853824R0021_______0002.pdf
    The document outlines the amendment FA8538-24-R-0021-0002 regarding a solicitation for overhaul and repair services of the Nose Landing Gearbox for C-5 Galaxy Aircraft. The amendment's key purpose is to extend the proposal deadline from September 21, 2024, to December 6, 2024, and to revise contract line item numbers (CLINs) related to various repair categories, including Beyond Economical Repair (BER) and No Fault Found (NFF). Additionally, it addresses updates to the availability of technical data packages associated with overhaul instructions, which will now be delivered through DODSAFE.GOV to registered contractors. The contract structure is a requirements type contract with a firm fixed price over an eight-year period, incorporating a basic contract period and four ordering periods alongside three option periods. The document stresses that funds are not currently available for this contract, indicating that no award will be made until such funding is secured. It further emphasizes compliance with inspection and quality assurance requirements, specifying that all operational aspects must adhere to established standards. Overall, this amendment supports the government’s objectives in maintaining and enhancing aircraft operational readiness while complying with procurement regulations.
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