Aileron Boost System Deactivation Test and Analysis
ID: FA8504_AileronBoostSystemDeactivationTestandAnalysisType: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8504 AFLCMC WLNKAROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

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https://sam.gov/opp/b07978df194a4861abe73672bc0938da/view
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    The Department of Defense, specifically the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), is seeking sources for the deactivation of the aileron boost system on the C-130J aircraft to facilitate low-speed operations testing and analysis. The objective is to conduct inflight testing to assess the feasibility of permanently strapping the aileron boost system, which is critical for enhancing operational capabilities in low-speed scenarios. This request for information (RFI) is intended for market research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation for proposals or quotes; thus, no contract will be awarded as a result of this RFI. Interested vendors are encouraged to submit their capabilities statements, including their business size and type, to Bruce Gaynor at bruce.gaynor.1.ctr@us.af.mil, with the NAICS code for this opportunity being 541330 and a size standard of $47 million.

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    bruce.gaynor.1.ctr@us.af.mil
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