Fixed Wing Lightweight Hardware Recovery System (LARS) Hardware Refresh
ID: FA850925RB002Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE AIR FORCEFA8553 AFLCMC WLNKBROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA

NAICS

Engineering Services (541330)

PSC

SPECIAL STUDIES/ANALYSIS- DEFENSE (B541)

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https://sam.gov/opp/7ed0ed558d6642cbb1cc135e9faed702/view
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    The Department of Defense, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), is planning to issue a sole-source solicitation for a Fixed Price contract to support the Fixed Wing Section for Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery (SOF/PR) at Robins Air Force Base. This procurement aims to acquire designs for a hardware replacement of the Lightweight Airborne Recovery System (LARS) as part of a trade study for hardware refresh on C-130 platforms, with a performance period set from May 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025. The selected contractor will deliver the hardware to the HC/MC Engineering Team for analysis, following FAR Part 15 regulations, with the contract expected to be awarded solely to Cubic Defense Applications, Inc. Interested parties may submit capability statements for consideration, with a solicitation anticipated to be posted on SAM.gov by January 31, 2025, and responses due by March 31, 2025. For further inquiries, contact Tiffany Wilcher at tiffany.wilcher@us.af.mil or Darryl Baker at darryl.baker.6@us.af.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Tiffany Wilcher
    (478) 468-0622
    tiffany.wilcher@us.af.mil
    Darryl Baker
    darryl.baker.6@us.af.mil
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    Sole Source Synopsis LARS.pdf
    The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) plans to issue a sole-source solicitation for a Fixed Price contract to support the Fixed Wing Section for Special Operations Forces/Personnel Recovery (SOF/PR) at Robins Air Force Base. The contract involves acquiring designs for a hardware replacement of the Lightweight Airborne Recovery System (LARS) as part of a trade study for hardware refresh on C-130 platforms, with a Performance Period set from May 1, 2025, to September 1, 2025. The procurement will follow FAR Part 15 regulations and utilize a Firm Fixed Price arrangement, with delivery to the HC/MC Engineering Team for analysis. Following a Request for Information (RFI) posted on SAM.gov, the contract will be awarded solely to Cubic Defense Applications, Inc. While this is not a request for competitive quotes, all responsible sources may submit capability statements for consideration. A solicitation is expected to be posted on SAM.gov by January 31, 2025, with responses due by March 31, 2025.
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