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This is a notice of intent that AFSC/PZAAB anticipates issuing a contract The Ram Air Turbo (RAT) Pump is used to provide pressure to the No. 2 hydraulic system for limited flight control use in the event of an in-flight emergency such as a multiple engine failure. The RAT, which is located in the forward portion of the left main landing gear pod, consists of a pressure pump and a six-bladed turbine which drives a fixed displacement hydraulic pump. The RAT pump is critical to the emergency operation of the No. 2 hydraulic system, which controls all the flight controls on the C-5. Failure to repair and produce serviceable assets will cause grounding of C-5 aircraft.

The Contractor shall provide depot level overhaul for the C-5 Ram Air Turbo Pump to a serviceable condition IAW T.O. 9P12-6-3. The Contractor shall provide on time delivery IAW the official negotiated contract delivery schedule. The Contractor shall provide timely and accurate reporting in CAVAF. The current contract was awarded to Thomas Instruments, Inc. (CAGE: 5H860); Small Business; FA8524-14-D-0008; NACIS: 336413: Size Standard: 1,000 Employees; Contract Type: FFP; POP: 06 Feb 2014 - 05 Feb 2019

This will be an IDIQ type contract with a minimum of 1 each repair per year and maximum of 10 each repair per year estimated to award 06 February 2019. C-5 Ram Air Turbo pump (RAT) NSN: 1650-00-4817UC, PN 4H90007-113A.