Industry Day for HCS 3-4 Aug 26.docx

This file is an Industry Day notice for a federal contracting opportunity related to C-5M Super Galaxy structural honeycomb panels. The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation), through the 409th Supply Chain Management Squadron at Robins Air Force Base in Georgia, is hosting an Industry Day on August 3-4, 2026, in Warner Robins, Georgia, to attract new qualified vendors to manufacture and deliver critical honeycomb panels for the C-5M Super Galaxy cargo transport aircraft. The opportunity involves an active contract strategy covering over 500 National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for C-5 honeycomb panels, with most orders representing low-volume, high-value procurements typically ranging from 1 to 10 units per order. Initial tooling and set-up costs are covered through a Material Related Set-up Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), and no First Article Inspections are required.

Interested contractors must demonstrate the ability to manufacture and deliver complex, adhesive-bonded structural honeycomb panels with strict facility controls for contamination, temperature, and humidity management, expertise in adhesive life tracking and autoclave operations, and capability to interpret aircraft loft data and deliver 3D models. Qualification requirements include Source Qualification Statement (SQS) approval from the C-5 Engineering Division (AFLCMC/WLSEBA), ISO 9002 or AS9100 (or equivalent) certification, registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and Enhanced Joint Certification Program (EJCP), and Level II Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program (CMMC) certification. The applicable NAICS code is 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), and the Federal Supply Classification is 1560.