C-130 ISO Maintenance Stands & Accessories
ID: FA520925Q9018Type: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA5209 374 CONS PKAPO, AP, 96328-5228, USA

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR SHOP SPECIALIZED EQUIPMENT (4920)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/2119d5f5c1a04e0b960b2ea3e1e07e95/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking sources for the procurement of maintenance stands and accessories for C-130 aircraft at Yokota Air Base in Japan. The requirements include the provision of maintenance stands, shipping to Yokota AB, and installation services, with a focus on enhancing technician safety and efficiency during maintenance operations while ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations. This procurement is critical for supporting inspections and maintenance of the MC-130J and C-130J aircraft within the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). Interested parties can reach out to Miya Nemoto at miya.nemoto.jp@us.af.mil or Benjamin Warren at benjamin.warren.7@us.af.mil for further details, as this is a Sources Sought notice only with no set-aside code indicated.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Miya Nemoto
    81425523011
    81425303319
    miya.nemoto.jp@us.af.mil
    BENJAMIN WARREN
    (315) 255-2905
    benjamin.warren.7@us.af.mil
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    C-130J Iso Stands and accessories Draft.pdf
    The document outlines the specific requirements for maintenance stands and related equipment for the MC-130J and C-130J aircraft at Yokota Air Base, which conducts inspections for both models in the Pacific Air Forces (PACAF). Key requests include the installation of additional stands along the fuselage for fall protection, wheel racks for the nose landing gear, padded panel racks for corrosion protection, and platforms for accessing the aircraft during maintenance. The need for adjustable stands in front of the engines for repairs and a proposed drop-down mechanism for holding open main landing gear doors are also highlighted. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need for work benches at engine stations and better storage solutions for removed panels. Overall, these requests aim to enhance technician safety and efficiency during maintenance operations, while ensuring compliance with OSHA regulations. The document serves as a basis for future procurement actions related to government contracts for maintenance support equipment.
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