FA441726C0016 - Sources Sought MC-130H.pdf

SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE

MC-130H Aircraft Restoration

Hurlburt Field, FL

POSTING DATE: 9 January 2026 RESPONSE DATE: 16 January 2026 NAICS CODE: 336411 - Aircraft Manufacturing

SB SIZE STANDARD: 1,500 Employees

This announcement constitutes a Sources Sought Notice. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR

QUOTATION (RFQ) OR REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) BUT FOR INFORMATION AND

PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY. This notice does not constitute a commitment by the Government.

All information submitted in response to this announcement is voluntary and the Government will not pay for information requested nor will it compensate any respondent for any cost incurred in developing information provided to the Government.

Hurlburt Field Air Force Base anticipates a requirement that is being considered under the small business set-aside program. The North American Industry Classification Systens Code (NAICS) proposed is 336411. The Small Business size standard for this NAICS is 1,500 Employees.

The potential requirement is to provide MC-130H Aircraft Restoration Services and will consist of the contractor providing all management, tools, equipment, supplies, and labor necessary for the comprehensive cosmetic restoration of a static display MC-130H aircraft at the Hurlburt Field Air Park in Florida, involving extensive corrosion removal, sheet metal repair, complete repainting to its original historical color scheme, and weather-proofing to bring the aircraft to a durable, museum-quality standard. The contractor shall accomplish all tasks to meet the requirements of the attached Statement of Work (SOW).

Market research is being conducted to determine interest, capability, and socio-economic category of potential sources for the requirement. The government requests interested parties submit a brief description of their company's business size (i.e. annual revenues and employee size), business status (i.e., 8(a), Historically Underutilized Business Zone, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, woman-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, or small business) anticipated teaming arrangements, and a description of similar services offered to the Government and to commercial customers. We are interested in any size business that is capable of meeting this requirement.

All interested firms should submit a capabilities package that outlines the firm’s capabilities in providing the required services. Contractor is required to provide all management and labor required for the operation and management of the required services. Include three past references with current contact information and contract number. If subcontracts are to be used, provide anticipated percentage of effort to be subcontracted and whether small or large businesses will be used. The capabilities package should be brief and concise, yet clearly demonstrate an ability to meet the stated requirements. Recent, relevant experience in all areas should be provided.

Teaming and/or subcontracting arrangements should be clearly delineated between the work that will be accomplished by the teaming partners and previous experience in teaming must be provided. The Government will use this information in determining its small business set-aside decision.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Submit an electronic response indicating capability to support the aforementioned services as well as POC (name, telephone # and email address) along with contractor’s CAGE CODE, DUNS and System for Award Management (SAM) expiration date to the individuals listed within this notice. The response shall not exceed 5 pages. Telephone responses will not be accepted.

RESPONSE DEADLINE:

COB 16 January 2026

SEND ELECTRONIC RESPONSES TO:

SSgt Antonio Ortega Mrs. Alyssa Gentry Contracting Officer Contracting Officer Email: antonio.ortega.12@us.af.mil Email: alyssa.garred@us.af.mil Phone: 850-884-1433 Phone: 850-884-4843

OTHER INFORMATION:

The Request for Quotation (RFQ) number for tracking purposes only is FA441726Q0016 and shall be used to reference any written responses to this Sources Sought Notice. Future information about this acquisition, including issuance of a solicitation and/or applicable amendments, will be be posted to the SAM.gov site (https://sam.gov). Interested parties are responsible for ensuring they have the most up-to-date information regarding this acquisition.

ATTACHMENTS:

Statement of Work (SOW): Draft; Dated 8 January 2026.

mailto:antonio.ortega.12@us.af.mil https://sam.gov/