C-5 Trunnion Bearing, Overhaul
ID: FA8538-25-R-0004Type: Presolicitation
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- BEARINGS (J031)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/8176d40aeb53491baaf072335a60ac99/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the overhaul of the C-5 Trunnion Bearing, a critical component for the retraction and extension of the C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft's main landing gear. This procurement aims to secure depot-level overhaul and remanufacturing services to ensure the availability of serviceable bearings for Air Force Field Level requirements and Programmed Depot Maintenance, supporting operations until 2040. The contract, identified as FA8538-25-R-0004, will be a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type, with a performance period anticipated to begin in May 2025 and lasting five years. Interested contractors should contact Phillip Russell at phillip.russell.9@us.af.mil for further details, with the solicitation expected to be posted on or after January 3, 2025.

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    Phillip Russell
    phillip.russell.9@us.af.mil
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    Trunnion Bearing Pre-Solicitation.pdf
    The Air Force is issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the overhaul of the C-5 Trunnion Bearing, critical for the retraction and extension of the C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft's main landing gear. This is a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract intended to support Air Force Field Level requirements and Programmed Depot Maintenance until 2040. The solicitation, identified as FA8538-25-R-0004, is scheduled for issuance in January 2025, with a projected five-year performance period starting in May 2025. The RFP includes provisions for both qualified and unqualified sources. Awards will depend on competitive bidding outcomes, with two potential contract scenarios: awarding to a sole qualified source or awarding to both a qualified and an unqualified source with varying quantitative demands. The Delivery Protection Program (DPP) aims to maximize competition while ensuring the quality of proposals. The fundamental goal is to secure essential, serviceable bearings at minimal risk, impacting the performance and safety of crucial military operations. This acquisition falls under Full and Open Competition, reinforcing the necessity for stringent oversight and quality assurance in a high-stakes context.
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