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This Government Contract opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on August 11, 2022. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

MC-130J Variable Speed Drogue (VSD) Full Rate Production

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FA850922C0005Federal

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This contract award, identified by solicitation number FA850922C0005, is for the full rate production of Variable Speed Drogues (VSD) to support Special Operation Forces and Personnel Recovery operations. Awarded to Cobham Mission Systems AAR, Inc. (DBA Eaton Mission Systems Inc.), the project involves the installation of production kits on a fleet of HC-130J aircraft to facilitate the air refueling of helicopters and CV-22 aircraft. The procurement was conducted as a sole-source action under authority FAR 6.302-1, citing Cobham Mission Systems as the only responsible source due to unique technical specifications and the obsolescence of critical resin materials. The scope of the agreement includes the delivery of five Variable Speed Drogues, along with necessary spare parts and support equipment for the MC-130J Sargent Fletcher Air Refueling Pod. The total estimated value of the contract is 2,501,663.27 dollars with a period of performance spanning one year. Managed by the Department of Defense through the AFLCMC Wiuka office at Robins Air Force Base, the contract was finalized around August 2022.

General Info

Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8509 Aflcmc Wiuka

Contract Value

$2,480,579.11

NAICS

336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing

Place of Performance

GA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

Cobham Mission Systems Davenport AAR Inc. IA 52804-1203 USA

Award Issued Date

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2

J&A for Variable Speed Droges (VSD) - Cobham Mission Systems

PDF, High priority: read this firstjustification-and-authorization
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J&A for MC-130J Variable Speed Drogue (VSD)

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8509 Aflcmc Wiuka
Contacts2 people available
OfficeROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8509 Aflcmc Wiuka
Office AddressROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA
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Full Description

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This contract award is for Special Operation Forces/Personnel Recovery (SOF/PR), Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) in support of HC-130J aircraft. Variable Speed Drogues will be installed on a fleet of HC-130J to aid in the air refueling helicopters and CV-22. This effort is a production kit requirement. The resultant contract has a period of performance of one (1) year. This contract was awarded to Cobham Mission Systems AAR, Inc DBA Eaton Mission Systems Inc. CAGE: 72429. Any questions should be directed to the buyer/Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) identified below. If your concerns are not satisfied by the PCO, an Ombudsman has been appointed to hear serious concerns that are not resolved through established channels. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish but to communicate serious contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintainstrict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals in the source selection process. When appropriate, potential offerors may contact the ombudsman Ombudsman, Timothy Inman, at 478-222-4097, or via email at timothy.inman@us.af.mil

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