Attachement 2 - CKI 2 SB Questionnaire Dec 2025.docx

CONTRACTOR KIT INSTALLATION

OF THE 7.0/8.1 BLOCK UPGRADE MODIFICATION

TO THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE (USAF) C-130J FLEET

GENERAL GUIDELINES: This Request For Information (RFI) is solely for the identification of potential small business sources for the above-stated modification program for market research and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or request for proposals. Any response to this notice is not an offer and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Responders are solely responsible for any and all expenses associated with responding to this RFI. The Government will not reimburse responders for any presentations, marketing efforts, or data related to their responses. The Government reserves the right to reject, in whole or in part, any responder's input resulting from this RFI. All information received in response to this RFI that is appropriately marked "proprietary" or "competition sensitive" will be handled accordingly. Only non-classified information shall be provided in any response. Copies of submitted information may be reproduced for Government review. Responses to this RFI will not be returned.

PURPOSE: The purpose of this RFI is to conduct market research to determine the existence and interest of prospective qualified small business sources that can accomplish Block 8.1 aircraft modification installations on approximately 115 C-130J and HC-130J aircraft. The aircraft includes mission-specific variations operated by the USAF (i.e. Air Mobility Command, Air Education and Training Command, Air Combat Command.) At present, each aircraft modification is expected to be complete in 130 days or less: including induction and inspections, installation, weights and balance, Quality Assurance (QA), Ground Tests, and Functional/Acceptance Check Flight. The first two (2) of each variant are allowed additional time (210 and 180 days respectively) to account for a learning curve. The USAF intends to provide approximately 15 - 21 aircraft per year.

RFI responses will be used to determine if this effort can be pursued as a partial or total Small Business Set-Aside acquisition. The Government is interested in responses from all responsible small businesses, including small business concerns, disadvantaged business concerns, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) concerns, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns, and Historically Underutilized Business zone (HUBZone) small business concerns.

REQUIREMENTS DESCRIPTION: The technical documents (Technical Orders/Time Compliance Technical Orders) are available by request through the Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO), Casey Murphy. Please email the PCO at AFLCMC.WLNN.Contracting.CKI2@us.af.mil and Sarah Woods at sarah.woods.3.ctr@us.af.mil. Include the name, email, phone number, and position/title of a specific Point of Contract to receive the Technical Orders/Time Compliance Technical Orders, via DOD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil).

The Block 8.1 modification installs the following major capabilities and upgrades onto the C-130J weapon system:

1. Numerous software upgrades

2. New Communications Navigation, and Identification System Processor (CNI-SP)

3. Link-16

4. New Pilot and Co-pilot Control Wheel

5. New Civil Global Positioning System (GPS)

6. New mission computer

7. Upgraded Data Transfer and Diagnostic System (DTADS)

8. New Identification Friend or Foe (IFF) Transponder Mode 5

9. Enhanced internal-communication system (ICS); SATCOM Data Link; improved public address (PA) system

10. Covert lighting aft of the cargo ramp

Retrofit kits shall be provided as Government Furnished Property and shall include both Group "A" and Group "B" elements. Group "A" consists of fabricated installation parts such as wiring, plugs, racks, and common hardware. Group "B" includes Block 8.1 Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) and associated licenses. The C-130J Block 8.1 kit installations began in 2020 and there are approximately 100-115 aircraft left to be modified. The USAF anticipates the contract we are soliciting information for will commence in 2027. A commercial warranty is expected to be included for all work performed.

All required parts lists, installation instructions and retrofit schedules will be provided by the Government at the time of proposal solicitation.

RESPONSES: Responses to the RFI questionnaire shall be submitted to the Government electronically no later than close of business on 2 February 2026. If you need additional time, contact the PCO within three (3) days of receipt of this inquiry. Should you choose to submit information in addition to your responses to the questionnaire, please limit that information to no more than 10 additional pages. Responses should be emailed to the PCO, Casey Murphy, at AFLCMC.WLNN.Contracting.CKI2@us.af.mil and Sarah Woods at sarah.woods.3.ctr@us.af.mil.

PART I. COMPANY INFORMATION

1.1 Company/Institute Name

1.2 CAGE Code

1.3 Company Web Site URL

1.4 Company Point of contact (name, Telephone, email, primary mailing address) If clarification is needed in any response, may we contact this person directly? Yes/No

1.5 The contemplated NAICS for this potential effort, 336411, has a Small Business Administration (SBA) size standard of 1,500 employees or less. By this reference, please indicate your company Small Business Status (check all that apply):

1.5.1 Small Business

1.5.2 Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

1.5.3 Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB)

1.5.4 Economically Disadvantaged Woman-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB)

1.5.5 8(a)-certified business

1.5.6 Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB)/Veteran-Business Enterprise (VBE)

1.5.7 Historically Underutilized Business Zone Small Business (HUBZone)

1.6 What is the average number of full time equivalent (FTE) staff employed by your company?

PART II. QUESTIONNAIRE

Due to extensive aircraft rework, this effort is expected to be executed at the contractor facilities and will need appropriate hangar space/temporary shelter for the aircraft. With 15 - 21 C-130J-30 (stretch) and HC-130J (short) aircraft coming through the facility per year and 120 days allowed for the modification per aircraft, we estimate approximately 6 - 8 spaces/mod lines will be needed. Additionally, space will be needed for incoming kits (they arrive at least 30 days prior to aircraft). If aircraft mods are in work and new kits are arriving, the facility could have up to 16 kits at one time to keep organized/stored/separated. There are two crates that make up a kit: Crate 1 – 88”L X 48”W X 53”H, Weight 1056 pounds; Crate 2 – 109”L X 77”W X 70”H, Weight 1668 pounds.

1.1 Can your company (independently or through teaming) satisfy the space/facility’s general requirements?

1.2 Do you have a large-enough dedicated space for kit storage and sorting in preparation for the aircraft arrival?

1.3 Approximately how many mod lines can you consecutively devote solely to this effort)?

1.4 Does your projected installation infrastructure currently maintain facility clearance and classified storage certification in accordance with DoD security directives? Yes/No

1.5 Do you have a current Communication Security (COMSEC) account?

1.6 Do you currently have the ability to provide additional office space if required for government modification managers (USAF) and quality assurance/pilot personnel (DCMA) (approximately 8-10 people total)?

1.7 Does your company have experience working with the C-130J Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Lockheed Martin Aeronautics? If so, please describe.

1.8 Does your company have experience working with other C-130J part suppliers (i.e. GE Aviation, Honeywell, Rockwell, L-3 Communication, etc.)? If so, which ones?

1.9 For the modification, there are certain parts/equipment the contractor must have/obtain prior to the execution of work. These items are included below. Does your company currently have these parts or are you able to obtain these parts within 3 months of contract award?

3402244-1

TS-4530A/UPM

T-47G 3402780-69

TTU-308A/E

Fixture assembly; Remove and install refrigeration unit Transponder Test Set (w/ KIV-77) Transponder Test Set (w/ KI-1C) - suitable sub for TS-4530A/UPM Flight Control Rig Pin Set Universal Aerial Refueling Receptacle Slipway Installation Tester (UARRSI) Combat Survivor Evader Locator (CSEL Radio)

1.10 Other equipment, although not required for the modification, is required when general maintenance issues come up with the aging aircraft (i.e. propeller, engine, landing gear, tire, and air bleed issues to name a few) as well as for servicing the aircraft. The contractor must have the ability to fully jack, tow, refuel, lox, preserve and maintain the C-130J and HC-130J aircraft for the duration it is at the contractor’s facility. Are the things mentioned here things your company has or can obtain the equipment for and are trained/certified to perform? If yes, please briefly elaborate on whether you currently have things prepared or will need time to prepare. If not, please explain what you do not have the capability to obtain/perform.

1.11 What are your current non-destructive test (NDT) capabilities (i.e. eddy current, infrared and thermal testing, ultrasonic testing, magnetic particle, etc.)?

1.12 What are your tool/equipment calibration capabilities (either in-house or a local calibration facility)?

1.13 Approximately 20% of the aircraft have extra planned work that is included in the PWS. Part of the work is insulation blanket manufacture and repair. The contractor will take an original insulated blanket, cut to fit, resew, and attach fasteners (snaps/buttons) so that it can be installed onto the plane. Do you currently have sound-blanket manufacture and repair capability?

1.14 Based on the work description, the following install cycle elements are included. Are there any you cannot perform that you would outsource via subcontracting? If so, which ones?

1.14.1 Pre-induction inspections and scheduling

1.14.2 Warehousing and kit management

1.14.3 Intra-install technical data management (adapting install procedures to Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTO) and the Technical Data Packages (TDP))

1.14.4 Pre-induction or intra-install coordination, scheduling, and resolution of maintenance issues the incoming aircraft displays

1.14.5 Supply Chain ordering of parts and/or equipment required to resolve issues that are non-mod related

1.14.6 Install completion (per USAF TCTO and TDP)

1.14.7 Software installation completion

1.14.8 Intra-install cycle quality assurance or continuity checks

1.14.9 Post installs functional and physical configuration verifications

1.14.10 Post installs operational testing (to include COMSEC testing)

1.14.11 Acceptance procedures (i.e. DD-250)

1.15 Provide information as to the extent subcontracting/teaming is anticipated. Indicate specific functional areas, tasks and qualifications for which subcontracting/teaming will be relied upon.

1.16 Address your approach to initial staffing.

1.17 Address your approach to obtaining personnel with certifications and clearances (qualified and certified maintenance technicians). Please note that six (6) to ten (10) positions require a minimum Secret and the Contractor is required to hold a Secret facility clearance at the time of proposal submission.

PART III. C-130J EXPERIENCE

The aircraft that arrive for modification often have pre-existing issues on the plane (we call them “green aircraft issues”). They can include, for example, bleed air valve replacements, prop changes, and gear box changes, and require experienced maintenance workers and standard C-130 equipment/tools to fix. Although this is separate from the modification (it is considered Over and Above work), in order to pass the final flight inspections, the Contractor must be prepared and have enough experience with the C-130J and HC-130J aircraft, to repair and troubleshoot issues that come up in a timely manner.

Provide no more than three contract history matrices for any contract relevant to this effort (include information ONLY for work performed within the last five years). The matrix shall contain the following:

1. The title of the service provided

2. Contract Number

3. Customer

4. Customer Phone and e-mail address

5. Period of Performance

6. Approximate dollar value for all relevant contracts

7. Description of service performed