Contractor Kit Production and Installation of Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Block 30 to The UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (USAF) C-130J Fleet
ID: FA862525RB001Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8625 AFLCMC WLNK C130WPAFB, OH, 45433-7222, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/9d9e79372dfe44a3a11a3d7be6cf1634/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking potential business sources for the production and installation of Large Aircraft Infrared Countermeasures (LAIRCM) Block 30 for the USAF C-130J fleet. This Request for Information (RFI) aims to identify qualified contractors capable of producing Group A modification kits and completing LAIRCM Block 30 installations, which are critical for enhancing the C-130J's defensive capabilities against missile threats. The selected contractors will be responsible for delivering and installing specific modification kits, ensuring compliance with security and operational standards, and demonstrating experience with the C-130J and its original equipment manufacturer, Lockheed Martin. Interested parties must submit their responses to the RFI by 4:30 PM EST on January 6, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Casey Murphy or Nathan Armstrong at AFLCMC.WLNN.C-130J_LAIRCM@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Casey Murphy
    AFLCMC.WLNN.C-130J_LAIRCM@us.af.mil
    Nathan Armstrong
    AFLCMC.WLNN.C-130J_LAIRCM@us.af.mil
    Files
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    LAIRCM Questionaire.docx
    This document outlines requirements for contractors interested in providing maintenance, repair, and overhaul support for the USAF's C-130J LAIRCM system. It requests detailed company information, including identifiers, capabilities related to aircraft modification, workforce availability, and past experience. The contractor will be expected to deliver and install specific modification kits (Group A and B) at their facilities, necessitating adequate hangar space and equipment. Contractors must demonstrate their capacity to handle arriving and departing aircraft, provide security for ramp space, and maintain classified storage. Additional inquiries focus on the contractor’s experience with the C-130J and its original equipment manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, alongside compliance with DCMA regulations. Financial stability, audit systems, personnel certification, and ability to fulfill specific installation tasks are crucial. The questionnaire also emphasizes the importance of having necessary tools and training for aircraft maintenance, along with various operational capabilities required for the contract's success. Overall, the document serves as a comprehensive guide for prospective contractors to assess their suitability for supporting critical USAF aircraft modifications.
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