Bulkhead Assembly, C-130
ID: FA822626Q0131Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8206 AFSC PZACA (ICBM)HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5825, USA

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Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking proposals for the procurement of a Bulkhead Assembly for the C-130 aircraft, identified by Part Number 375974-7. This solicitation is a total small business set-aside and addresses an urgent requirement related to flight and safety deficiency hazards, with delivery expected at Robins AFB, Georgia, on or before January 19, 2026. Interested vendors must submit their quotes via email by December 29, 2025, and adhere to specific packaging and transportation requirements outlined in the associated documents. For further inquiries, potential offerors can contact Nicole Greenwood at nicole.greenwood.2@us.af.mil or Arthur Gumushyan at arthur.gumushyan@us.af.mil.

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    The document is a DD Form 1348-1A, titled "ISSUE RELEASE/RECEIPT DOCUMENT," dated July 91, which serves as a shipping document for federal government supply chain operations. It details the shipment of a "Bulkhead Assembly" with a National Stock Number of 1680ND100844GXM and a document number of FB20655266X047. The shipment quantity is 0001 unit, with a unit price of 41.84 dollars and cents. The item is to be shipped from an unspecified location to "FB2065 AF SUPPLY CNTRL RECV" at BLDG 376 CP 478 926 2325, 455 BYRON ST, ROBINS AFB GA 31098. The document explicitly states that the attached shipping document (1348-1A) must be included with other shipping documents, attached to the box, shipping container, or envelope. This form is critical for tracking and managing the receipt and release of supplies within government logistics, ensuring proper documentation and accountability for material movements.
    This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) FA8226-26-Q-0131 for commercial products and services, specifically for a Bulkhead Assembly (NSN: 1680-ND-100-844G XM, Manufacturer Part Number: 375974-7). Issued by the Department of the Air Force, Directorate of Contracting, it is a total small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 336412 and a size standard of 1,500 employees. The solicitation was issued on November 24, 2025, and concerns an "extremely urgent requirement concerning flight and/or safety deficiency hazards." It includes detailed contract clauses and solicitation provisions covering various federal and defense acquisition regulations, such as those related to small business programs, cybersecurity, supply chain security, and prohibitions on certain foreign telecommunications equipment. Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). An ombudsman is available for concerns, but issues must first be addressed with the contracting officer. Offers will be evaluated based on price or cost as the primary factor.
    This government file outlines detailed packaging requirements for federal procurements, specifically focusing on wood packaging materials (WPM) to prevent the spread of invasive species. It mandates that all WPM, including pallets, boxes, and crates, must be constructed from debarked wood and heat-treated to 56 degrees Celsius (133 degrees Fahrenheit) for 30 minutes. Certification and marking by an American Lumber Standards Committee (ALSC) recognized agency are required, aligning with "International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures" (ISPM) No. 15. The document also specifies military packaging and marking standards in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129, including additional marking requirements for shipping containers. These regulations ensure compliance with international phytosanitary measures and military logistics standards.
    This document outlines the comprehensive preservation, packaging, and marking requirements for offerors providing materials to the Department of Defense. It mandates adherence to various military and commercial standards, including MIL-STD 2073-1 for military packaging, ASTM D3951 for commercial packaging, and MIL-STD 129 for military marking. Specific instructions are provided for hazardous materials, electrostatic discharge sensitive items, and wood packaging materials (ISPM 15). The document also details requirements for specialized shipping containers (MIL-STD-648) and palletized unit loads (MIL-STD-147). Offerors must comply with regulations for hazardous material shipments from various organizations (ICAO, IATA, CFR Title 49) and submit Safety Data Sheets (FED-STD-313). Procedures for reusable containers, reporting discrepancies via WebSDR, and accessing government packaging documents through the ASSIST website are also specified. The overarching purpose is to ensure consistent, safe, and compliant packaging and marking for all government-furnished materials.
    The document "TRANSPORTATION DATA FOR SOLICITATIONS" (Purchase Instrument Number FD20202600131-00, initiated 19 NOV 2025) outlines transportation requirements and instructions for government procurements. It specifies F.O.B. Destination terms and references FAR clauses 52.247-34 (F.O.B. Destination), 52.247-53 (Freight Classification Description), and 47.305-10 (Marking of Shipments). A critical instruction is for vendors to contact DCMA Transportation via the SIR eTool system for shipping instructions on all "DCMA Administered" contracts, particularly for F.O.B. Origin, Foreign Military Sales, and F.O.B. Destination OCONUS/Export movements, to prevent shipment delays and additional costs. The document provides detailed transportation funds information, including LOA and TACRN, and identifies the ship-to address as FB2065 AF SUPPLY CNTRL RECV at Robins AFB, GA, for NSN 1680ND100844GXM, Line Item 0001. The contact for transportation data is Glenn A. Carter from 406 SCMS / GULAA.
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