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This Sources Sought opportunity from Department Of Defense was posted on February 20, 2024. The submission period has ended. Browse the details below for market research, or find similar active opportunities.

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Agency

Department Of Defense → FA8525 Aflcmc Wlska

NAICS

N/A

Place of Performance

GA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

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C-5 Software and Engineering Support RFI

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8525 Aflcmc Wlska
Contacts2 people available
OfficeROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA
Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → FA8525 Aflcmc Wlska
Office AddressROBINS AFB, GA, 31098-1670, USA
Contacts
Lauren Mitchell
contact@example.gov
Benjamin Morris
contact@example.gov

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The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements to meet the requirements of the C-5M Software and Engineering Support program. The Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC) is the primary Air Force (AF) depot responsible for C-5 aircraft and subsystems. The Contractor shall work in partnership with the Government to develop fully-tested C-5M compatible aircraft Operational Flight Programs (OFPs) and/or related software support applications. The Contractor activities shall include but are not limited to, specification/analysis, engineering development, engineering studies/analyses, software design, associated testing, Technical Data Package (TDP) updates, support of airworthiness and Communication, Navigation, Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) certifications, support of Government Software Integration Laboratory (SIL), update and maintenance of contractor SILs to include addressing obsolescence issues, collecting of data to support the Joint Interoperability Test Certification (JITC), and Technical Order (TO) updates associated with software maintenance and sustainment. The Contractor shall accomplish special engineering studies and analysis of service-revealed deficiencies, software deficiencies, obsolescence issues, and enhancements as directed by the Government. In the special engineering and analysis reports, the Contractor shall provide recommendations that fully resolve the software Deficiency Reports (DRs) in the most cost effective means. The Government reserves the right to determine how these efforts shall be accomplished for C-5M.

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