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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on January 6, 2022. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

C-5M Super Galaxy Supplemental Depot Capability

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FA8525-21-C5M-SDCFederal

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General Info

NAICS

336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing

Place of Performance

GA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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C5_PDM_Industry_Day_Invitation.pdf

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C-5+SDC+_Government+Response+Draft+RFP+Questions.pdf

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C-5+SDC+Support+Equipment+List+for+Industry.xlsx

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Draft+PWS_C5+SDC_v29Jul21.docx

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Draft+PWS_C5+SDC_v2+Dec+21+-+Master.docx

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Draft+SDC+Section+L++V3+7-30-21.docx

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Draft+SDC+Section+M+IV3+7-30-21.docx

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FA8525-21-R-0011_DRAFT+-+SDC.pdf

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Industry+Day+Attendance+List.pdf

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Revised_SDC_RFI_1+Jul+21.docx

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RFI+3+Supplemental+Depot+Capability_18+Nov+2021.pdf

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SDC+Industry+Day+Responses_17+Nov+21.pdf

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SDC+Supply+Support_1+July+21.xlsx

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v2_C5_PDM_Industry_Day_Invitation.pdf

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Organization & Contact Information

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8525 Aflcmc Wlska
Contacts2 people available
OfficeROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA
Office AddressROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA
Contacts
Aliscia Pitts
Kristen Mason

Full Description

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Updated 6 Jan 2022: Uploaded the List of Companies that attended Industry Day, Aug 2021 Updated 3 January 2022: The RFP is anticipated to be released before 15 Feb 2022. Updated 8 Dec 2021:Uploaded Draft PWS Dated 2 Dec. Please note the Government is no longer taking questions in reference to the PWS. We are only posting the updated document. Updated 7 Dec 2021: Government Responses to Questsions in ref to Draft RFP that was posted in July. Updated 1 Dec 2021: It is in the governments best interest that the responses to RFI 3 that were posted on 18 Nov 2021 and were due by 1 Dec 2021, now be due by close of business 2 December 2021. Updated 18 Nov 2021: Uploading RFI 3 Supplemental Depot Capability and SDC Industry Day Responses. Updated 9 Aug 2021: Updated "v2_C-5 PDM Industry Invitation" posted. Industry day is now scheduled for 30 Aug - 2 Sep 2021 Updated 30 July 2021:Uploaded Draft Solicitation, Draft PWS, Draft Section L & M. Updated 29 July 2021: Uploaded "C-5 PDM Industry Invitation" attachment. Industry day is scheduled for 24-26 Aug 2021. Updated 2 July 2021: Revised RFI document posted that add sections 2.11, 2.12, and 2.13. Also C-5 SDC Support Equipment List for Industry and SDC Supply Support files are posted. Original Posting:The USG may establish a supplemental capability/location to Warner Robins-Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC) to perform inspections, maintenance, repairs and/or modifications on C-5M aircraft. This supplemental capability may extend to C-5M stateside operating locations via field team(s). The supplemental capability may be required to commence as early as FY21, extending through a timeframe yet to be determined. Contractors will need to demonstrate capability, at a minimum, for the following: launch and recover C-5M aircraft; perform basic post flight and preflight inspections; complete TBD work packages in accordance with applicable technical orders/data/specs and schedule; de-paint/paint aircraft; apply preservation/coatings; accomplish nondestructive inspection (NDI); complete local/contract refurbishment and fabrication activities to include metal/composite/sealant bond; provide secure storage; order parts; receive, inventory and issue parts kits; support kit proof/validation/verification; perform engine runs; and accomplish other necessary operational checks/functional check flight support associated with the inspections/maintenance/repairs/modifications. The USG is currently scoping work package content, which may include activities described below. *PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED FOR THE COMPLETE DESCRIPTION*

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