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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on June 24, 2026. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

C-130H Industry Day Q&A

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The U.S. Air Force’s Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, specifically AFLCMC/WLN, is advancing the replacement of the C-130H Formation Positioning System (FPS) through a solicitation process centered on the MILACAS-FR sensor, with an emphasis on rapid integration and operational effectiveness. A Virtual Industry Day held on June 16, 2026, served as a critical engagement to gather industry feedback on the Draft Request for Proposal, with follow-up one-on-one sessions and publicly released Q&A responses providing clarity on requirements, including mandatory use of the MILACAS-FR sensor, adherence to current Department of the Air Force encryption standards, and the exclusion of LPI/LPD capabilities despite their availability in the sensor. The contract is structured as a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) vehicle, with the potential for cost-type CLINs, and requires Earned Value Management for performance oversight, signaling a focus on cost control without sacrificing technical or schedule performance. The procurement context strongly indicates a trade-off evaluation approach rather than Lowest Price Technically Acceptable, balancing timely fielding with system reliability and interoperability with the existing C-130J FPS architecture. The place of performance is designated as Dayton, Ohio, with the contracting office located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, and the solicitation, identified as HFPSIndustryDayQA, was posted on June 24, 2026, with responses due by July 31, 2026. While no formal contract value is disclosed, the procurement leverages a special notice format and is managed by Aaron Christy and Danielle Weeks as primary and secondary points of contact. Though no specific FAR clauses, packaging standards, inspection criteria, or socioeconomic requirements are detailed in the available documentation, the acquisition strategy reflects a deliberate alignment with modern defense integration practices, favoring proven components over competitive R&D and prioritizing secure, compliant systems. The awardee is expected to deliver a fully integrated, encryption-compliant FPS replacement ready for swift deployment, with no mention of options, clearances, or organizational conflict provisions in the released materials.

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Air Force seeks industry feedback on C-130H positioning system RFP, with Q&A due July 31, 2026, Dayton, Ohio.

NAICS

561920 - Convention and Trade Show Organizers

Place of Performance

Dayton, OH, USA

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C-130H FPS Industry Day Q&A June 2026

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8625 Aflcmc Wlnk C130
Contacts2 people available
OfficeWPAFB, OH, 45433-7222, USA
Office AddressWPAFB, OH, 45433-7222, USA
Contacts
Aaron Christy
Danielle Weeks

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AFLCMC/WLN held a Virtual Industry Day to provide updates on Pre Milestone-B planning for the C-130H Formation Positioning System (FPS) replacement program. This event served as a critical engagement point for the Government to receive industry feedback on the Draft Request for Proposal (RFP), notice ID: FPS2026130H



Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, 16 June 2026
Time: 0830 – 0930 EDT, 60 minutes one-on-one sessions to follow
Format: Virtual, Microsoft Teams



Please find attached the questions received during the Virtual Industry Day and one-on-one sessions, along with the corresponding U.S. Government (USG) responses.

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NAICS: 334511
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C-130H Formation Positioning System Draft RFP
Solicitation # FPS2026130H
This notice pertains to the C-130H Formation Positioning System (FPS) program, which seeks industry input for Engineering and Manufacturing Development and Production and Deployment support. It is not a formal solicitation and does not obligate the Government to issue a Request for Proposals or award a contract. The information provided is for planning purposes only and may change based on industry feedback. Access to draft documents containing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) requires a verified SAM.gov account linked to a valid Unique Entity ID and CAGE code. Interested parties must request access through SAM.gov by providing their CAGE code and a statement of interest, with approval contingent upon verified U.S. vendor status and mission-related need. The System Model document is not available for direct download due to file limitations and must be requested separately via secure email to the designated point of contact, after which it will be delivered through the DoD SAFE platform with secure authentication. Vendors granted access are encouraged to provide technical feedback, questions, or comments via secure email to Aaron Christy, clearly identifying the associated document and section. All correspondence must adhere to CUI handling protocols. The primary point of contact is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Ohio, under the Department of Defense’s Air Force Life Cycle Management Center. Submissions are not reimbursable, and no contractual obligations are created through this notice. Secondary contact information is also provided for administrative support. The NAICS code 334511 indicates the focus is on navigation, measuring, electromedical, and control instruments manufacturing, aligning with the precision systems required for the FPS. Security and compliance with DoDI 5200.48 govern all document access, transmission, and handling procedures.
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NAICS: 336413
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C-130H Formation Position System Draft RFP
Solicitation # FPS2026130
The contract pertains to the Engineering and Manufacturing Development and Production and Deployment support for the C-130H Formation Positioning System, managed by the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson AFB, Ohio. This is a draft solicitation under solicitation number FPS2026130, intended for market research and industry feedback rather than as a formal request for proposals; no contract award or cost reimbursement is guaranteed from this notice. The scope encompasses full lifecycle support including systems engineering, software development, configuration management, spectrum certification, and quality assurance, with deliverables governed by specific Data Item Descriptions such as the System/Subsystem Design Description, Software Bill of Materials, Test Plans, Acceptance Test Reports, and Failure Summary Reports. All technical outputs must comply with critical military standards including MIL-STD-810H for environmental resilience, MIL-STD-130N for Unique Item Identification and IUID marking in the WAWF registry, MIL-STD-461G for electromagnetic compatibility, and RTCA DO-178C for avionics software development. Security is strictly enforced, requiring Tier 1 clearance and CAC authorization for personnel, adherence to DFARS 252.204-7012 for cyber incident reporting within 72 hours of compromise, and compliance with OPSEC directives under DoDD 5205.02E and AFI 10-701, with Controlled Technical Information restricted to DoD components under Distribution Statement D. Offerors must submit a five-volume proposal electronically via DoD Safe by 3:00 PM Dayton time on DD Mmm 2027, with strict page limits for executive summary, technical, and past performance volumes, and no physical submissions allowed. Evaluation will follow a best-value trade-off approach where Technical Excellence and Past Performance are of equal and primary importance, significantly outweighing Price, with adjectival ratings for technical acceptability ranging from Outstanding (Blue) to Unacceptable (Red), and only offerors achieving Satisfactory past performance confidence will be eligible. All offerors must provide their CAGE code, size status, and Small Business Subcontracting Plan if applicable, and must comply with IUID requirements, preservation standards, and physical security obligations for Government property. Pricing details are absent from the notice and will be provided separately in an unattached Pricing Matrix referenced in Section B.
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