Delivery Order FA820324D0002-FA820324F0001

The U.S. Air Force Sustainment Center awarded Air New Zealand LIMITED a delivery order valued at $2.53M on December 21, 2023, for LC-130 nose ski repair services. This firm fixed-price delivery order is part of a larger indefinite delivery contract framework and represents work to be performed at Air New Zealand's facilities in New Zealand, with an ultimate completion date of January 30, 2026. The award utilizes full and open competition with no set-aside designation. The LC-130H is a specialized variant of the C-130 Hercules transport aircraft equipped with ski-equipped landing gear systems designed for operations in extreme polar environments, supporting the Air Force's critical polar airlift mission.

Air New Zealand LIMITED has established itself as a strategic partner for Department of Defense maintenance, repair, and overhaul services, particularly for LC-130H aircraft operations. The contractor holds three significant indefinite delivery contracts with the DoD totaling approximately $152.4M, including a $54.73M contract specifically for LC-130 nose wheel landing gear repairs and ski system maintenance awarded by the Ogden Air Logistics Complex. Beyond Air Force support, Air New Zealand LIMITED also performs depot-level overhaul services for Navy LM2500 Power Turbine Assemblies used in surface combatant vessels, demonstrating capability across multiple military platforms. Since February 2021, the company has received approximately $75M in delivery orders, with the overwhelming majority focused on LC-130H aircraft maintenance and specialized component repair services.