Modernization and Upgrade of the LC-130H Polar Mission aircraft to LC-130J Aircraft
ID: FA850926LC130JType: Sources Sought
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8509 AFLCMC WIUKAROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

NAICS

Aircraft Manufacturing (336411)

PSC

AIRCRAFT, FIXED WING (1510)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7b6de74eadfc4fea9bede8bcc6349a19/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Department of the Air Force, is seeking contractors to modernize and upgrade the LC-130H Polar Mission aircraft to the LC-130J variant. The objective is to find qualified firms capable of delivering a fully modified and integrated LC-130J that meets the requirements for polar missions, as the existing LC-130H fleet is being phased out. This modernization effort is crucial for maintaining operational capabilities in polar environments, and the government may consider a sole-source contract with Lockheed Martin Corp. Interested contractors must submit their responses, including a Contractor Capability Survey, by December 22, 2025, to Amber Mathe at amber.mathe@us.af.mil or Hannah Tuck at hannah.tuck.1@us.af.mil, as the information gathered will be used solely for market research purposes.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Amber Mathe
    amber.mathe@us.af.mil
    Hannah Tuck
    hannah.tuck.1@us.af.mil
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    LC-130J Modernization RFI_12 December 2025.docx
    The Request for Information (RFI) from December 12, 2025, details the U.S. Government's market research for modernizing and upgrading the LC-130H Polar Mission aircraft to the LC-130J variant. The government is seeking contractors with the necessary expertise, capabilities, and experience to deliver a fully modified and integrated LC-130J capable of meeting polar mission requirements as the LC-130H fleet is being phased out. The RFI emphasizes that the government may pursue a sole-source contract with Lockheed Martin Corp. Contractors are expected to provide all materials, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services for the design, development, manufacturing, production, and sustainment of the new or modified aircraft. Responses to the RFI, including a Contractor Capability Survey, are due by December 22, 2025, and will be used solely for market research, not for contract awards.
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