17 -- ISO-Docks for C-130

The contract pertains to the procurement of a C-130 Isochronal (ISO) Maintenance Dock designed to provide maintenance personnel comprehensive access to all critical sections of the C-130 aircraft, including the wings, fuselage, empennage, nose, and engines during ISO maintenance procedures. This dock is a large, interconnected multi-stand structure composed of wing, nose, empennage, and fuselage modules that collectively encircle the entire aircraft, allowing maintenance on various engine configurations such as the T56-7, T56-15, and AE2100 found on the C-130J model. The structure also features access points on top of the wings, facilitating thorough maintenance activities. All aspects of the dock’s design, fabrication, and assembly must comply with recognized standards such as those of the American Institute of Steel Construction or an equivalent. The contract is issued by the Department of Defense under solicitation number FA5209-07-R-0012 and falls under the NAICS code 332312, relating to fabricated structural metal manufacturing. The point of contact for the contract is Andrew L. Whitney, Director of Business Operations, and the work is managed through the 374th Contracting Flight at Yokota Air Base. This effort aims to enhance maintenance efficiency and safety for C-130 aircraft operations.