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C-130 Foreign Military Sales
C-130H A/C CWB Structure Repair
SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE OVERVIEW (INFORMATIONAL/PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY):
The United States Government (USG) is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to conduct Center Wing Box (CWB) structural repairs to the C-130H aircraft. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.
The purpose of this survey is to determine commercial capabilities that have past performance in providing: A repair scheme of the CWB AFT beam upper cap corrosion, a repair scheme of the CWB wing panel #4 corrosion, and all materials/repairs elements necessary to complete the CWB repair excluding the shop consumables (sealant, primer, paints) on the aircraft.
The USG does not have reference material or past examples of this repair for any potential contractors to evaluate. The contractor shall furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services. The contractor is responsible for providing, maintaining, and calibrating all support equipment required at their facility or a subcontractor’s facility. Contractor furnished material or parts used for replacement shall equal or exceed the quality of the original material or parts.
Contractors/Institutions responding to this Sources Sought Notice are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. In accordance with FAR 52.215-3:
a. The USG does not intend to award a contract on the basis of this solicitation or to otherwise pay for the information solicited except as an allowable cost under other contracts as provided in subsection 31.205-18, Bid and proposal costs, of the Federal Acquisition Regulation.
b. Although “proposal” and “offeror” are used in this Sources Sought Notice, your response will be treated as information only. It shall not be used as a proposal.
c. This solicitation is issued for the purpose of information and market research only.
INSTRUCTIONS:
a. No set aside decision has been made; however, the Government will determine the final strategy after thorough analysis of the small business responses and other market research available, considering the demonstrated interest and capability. Please ensure that you provide a thorough response to each question. If your company does not currently possess the full capability required to fulfill the entire requirement, what teaming/partnership/joint venture/subcontracting arrangement do you have in place to fulfill the government needs? Providing evidence of this arrangement, e.g. emails, letter, etc. that demonstrates a united response to this RFI is highly encouraged, but not required. The evidence should state the type of arrangement and the role each member will fulfill. If you are only interested in being a subcontractor to the future awardee, state the portion of the work that your organization has capability of fulfilling.
b. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.
4. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.
5. Please note that funding is not available for this effort and your interest in this effort is entirely at your discretion. A response by 28 July 2025 is greatly appreciated.
6. Questions relative to this Sources Sought Notice should be addressed to Adrienne C. Taylor: [email protected] and Veronica S. Henderson: [email protected].
C-130 Foreign Military Sales C-130H A/C CWB Structure Repair
PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION:
The United States Government (USG) is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to conduct Center Wing Box (CWB) structural repairs to the C-130H aircraft. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined.
Performance Requirements:
Provide:
CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY
C-130H A/C CWB Structure Repair
Part I. Business Information
Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:
Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:
Sources Sought Notice will be posted for 45 days due to foreign place of performance.
Responses to the Capability Survey Part I and Part II must be received no later than close of business 28 July 2025. Please ensure data is in a readable electronic format that can be received through a firewall. Attachments shall not to exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable. Responses must be sent via email to the following:
Part II. Capability Survey Questions
A. General/ Service Capability Questions:
1. Describe briefly the capabilities of your facility and nature of the goods and/or services you provide. Include a description of your staff composition and management structure.
2. Describe your company's past experience on previous projects similar in complexity to this requirement. Include contract numbers, a brief description of the work performed, period of performance, agency/organization supported, and individual point of contact (Contracting Officer or Program Manager).
3. Describe your company’s experience in repairing the C-130H CWB.
4. Describe your company's capabilities for generating, handling, processing and storing classified material and data.
5. Describe your company's capabilities and experience in generating technical data, engineering drawings and manuals. Identify what software programs are utilized to generate these data products and what formats are available for delivered items.
6. What is your company’s current maximum capacity per month for this particular type of requirement? Provide information on any facility reserves you may possess to increase capacity in the event of an immediate need do to critical operational mission requirements.
7. What quality assurance processes and test qualification practices does your company employ? Provide a description of your quality program (ISO 9001, AS9100, etc.).
a. Provide a detailed quality plan implementing AS9100 (or equivalent).
B. Repair Questions:
1. Describe your capabilities and experience in repairing existing systems/equipment (hardware and software) to solve maintenance and support problems in the depot environment.
2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying repair or maintenance procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.
a. State the types of diagnostic and troubleshooting tools utilized for efforts such as this.
3. Demonstrate your ability and experience in repair of the same or similar components, which are currently in use on commercial or military aircraft by providing the following information on the same or similar items:
a. Contract Number
b. Procuring Agency
c. Contract Value
d. Number of assets repaired
4. Provide your commercial manual(s) or Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and your rights to these manuals and or ATP used in the depot level repair and functional check of these or similar assets for Government Engineer review.
5. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, repair or maintenance procedures.
6. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?
7. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of this effort.
8. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in-process balances and repair status to your customer.
9. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort
a. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.
i.State the type of test procedures are anticipated for this effort.
ii.State the type of inspection processes anticipated for this effort.
1. NDI/T.
2. Destructive testing/inspection.
10. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.
11. If the item cannot be repaired in total, state what your organization can repair.
12. State any technology insertion ideas for the item that would be suitable for this effort.
13. Discuss any reverse engineering or item replacement opportunities that may be present.
C. Commerciality Questions:
1. Is there established catalog or market prices for our requirement?
2. If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public?
3. Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.
4. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.
D. Manufacturing Questions
1. Describe your capabilities and experience in manufacturing with regard to the requirements of this effort.
2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying manufacturing procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.
3. Demonstrate your ability and experience in the manufacture of the same or similar components, which are currently utilized in the commercial or military environment by providing the following information on the same or similar items:
a. Contract Number
b. Procuring Agency
c. Contract Value
d. Number of assets shipped
4. Provide your commercial manual(s) or Acceptance Test Procedures (ATP) and your rights to these manuals and or ATP used in the manufacture and functional check of these or similar assets for Government Engineer review.
5. Describe your capabilities and experience in test, evaluation, and repair processes/procedures with regard to manufacturing items.
6. Describe your configuration management processes and how you identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?
7. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of the requirements of this effort.
8. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in-process balance and manufacturing status to your customer.
9. Include a detailed listing of facilities and equipment, including quantities, required to satisfy the requirements of this effort.
a. Provide an outline of the proposed process, including inspections.
i. State the type of test procedures are anticipated for this effort.
ii. State the type of inspection processes anticipated for this effort.
1. NDI/T.
2. Destructive testing/inspection.
10. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.
11. If the item cannot be manufactured in total, state what your organization can produce.
12. State any technology insertion ideas for the item that would be suitable for this effort.
13. Discuss any reverse engineering or item replacement opportunities that may be present.
E. Engineering Services Questions
(Engineering, advisory & assistance services, contractor logistic support, other services not listed)
1. Describe your services capabilities and experience with regard to the requirements of this effort.
2. Describe your capabilities and experience in developing/modifying procedures. Include associated upgrade of technical orders and preparation of new technical orders.
3. Demonstrate your ability and experience for the same or similar services, which are currently provided in the commercial and/or military environment by providing the following information on the same or similar items:
a. Contract Number
b. Procuring Agency
c. Contract Value
d. Services Provided
4. Describe your capabilities and experience in any required test, evaluation, and repair processes/procedures with regard to the required items.
5. Describe how you/your organization will identify and resolve parts obsolescence and diminishing manufacturing sources problems?
6. Discuss your process for addressing any fit, form, and or function issues that may arise out of the requirements of this effort.
7. Describe your process for maintaining inventory records and reporting on hand/work-in-process balance and manufacturing status to your customer as required.
8. How will your organization address the absence of drawings, specifications, technical data, test procedures, etc.