C-5 Avionics Regulated Transformer Rectifier Unit (RTRU) 400 AMP

The U.S. Government is procuring the C-5 Avionics Regulated Transformer Rectifier Unit (RTRU) 400 AMP under a single indefinite delivery contract awarded on a sole-source basis to GE Aviation (CAGE 19623) pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, as it is the only source capable of meeting the agency’s unique requirements. The item is identified by NSN 6120-01-524-9044UC and part number 716340-1, with an estimated requirement of 58 units and a requested delivery time of 38 weeks after receipt of order. First article units—two in total—must be produced and tested to qualify for production, with the approved units serving as the manufacturing standard. The contractor is required to deliver these first articles within 365 days of contract award or receipt of a funded delivery order to specified locations at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, and must notify the government 30 days prior to shipment. All production and first article manufacturing must occur at the same facility. The contract spans a five-year period with four one-year options following a one-year base period, structured across four ordering periods with tiered pricing that decreases as quantities increase, though the total contract value is not disclosed. Pricing is specified for CLINs covering 000X through 300X, with unit costs varying by volume thresholds, and a separate non-separated price line for data deliverables. The contractor must comply with extensive quality, packaging, and marking standards including MIL-STD-130 for item marking, MIL-STD-129 for packaging, and ASTM-D-3951 for commercial packaging, with bar codes and contractor identifying information required on all containers. Delivery orders will specify ship-to locations and transportation requirements, with FOB origin terms and government payment of transportation costs under the provided TAC. The contractor must submit all invoices and receiving reports via WAWF using designated DoDAACs and must hold a SECRET security clearance prior to award, adhere to cybersecurity best practices including confidentiality, integrity, and non-repudiation, and manage Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) appropriately. Data deliverables include an IUID marking plan, counterfeit prevention plan with personnel training, first article test plan, and test report, due at 60 and 270 days after contract award respectively. All proposals must be