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

This contract is a sole source indefinite delivery contract (IDC) for the procurement of the C-5 Avionics Regulated Transformer Rectifier Unit (RTRU) 400 AMP, awarded exclusively to GE Aviation under FAR 6.302-1 due to unique data rights and supplier expertise. The item is identified under NSN 6120-01-524-9044UC and P/N 716340-1, with a best estimated quantity of 58 units and an initial delivery request of two first article units within 38 weeks after receipt of order. The contract includes a basic ordering period of one year with four additional one-year option periods, spanning up to five years. Deliveries and testing will be coordinated through designated government locations primarily at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. The contract stipulates FOB origin shipping terms and requires adherence to military standards for packaging and marking, including MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129, ensuring traceability via item unique identification (IUID) and specific labeling consistent with DoD and AFMC requirements. Inspection and acceptance requirements mandate first article testing (FAT) covering design, materials, construction, and electrical specifications according to OEM-controlled technical data packages. The contract includes detailed deliverables such as marking plans, counterfeit prevention plans, and test reports submitted on prescribed forms within strict timelines. The contractor must produce first articles and production units at the same facility and maintain cybersecurity practices addressing confidentiality, integrity, and non-repudiation. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to labor standards, contract administration, subcontracting plans, and compliance with security clearances at the SECRET level. Payment will be managed via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system. Proposal submissions must follow DFARS electronic media requirements, including detailed cost breakdowns and adherence to FAR 15.408 formats. The awarded contract uses tiered pricing based on quantity ranges and ordering periods but does not specify a total contract value. Overall, this contract focuses on timely delivery of quality avionics components with stringent regulatory compliance, cybersecurity, and quality assurance measures in support of C-5 aircraft avionics modernization.