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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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Place of Performance
Dayton, OH, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
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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