New Manufacture of C-130 Lubricating Cooler (P/N 8427707)

The contract calls for the full-scale manufacturing of the C-130 lubricating cooler with part number 8427707, encompassing all phases from design validation through final shipping, ensuring strict adherence to military qualification standards including MQR 848 SCMG. This includes the fabrication of all components, precise assembly, rigorous inspection and testing protocols, proper preservation techniques, secure packaging, and timely delivery in compliance with defense procurement requirements. The scope is comprehensive, requiring end-to-end control over quality, configuration, and traceability to meet the operational demands of critical military aviation systems. The effort is structured as a subcontract under the Department of Defense, with the overseeing agency being DLA Aviation in Oklahoma City, and is categorized under NAICS code 336413 for aerospace product and parts manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on June 30, 2026, with responses due by July 31, 2026, allowing potential contractors a 30-day window to submit proposals. There is no designated set-aside classification, and performance location details are unspecified, though the work is implicitly tied to defense logistics infrastructure supporting the C-130 fleet. The contract will demand adherence to strict defense-grade documentation, compliance verification, and supply chain integrity throughout the entire production lifecycle.