Industry Day for HCS 3-4 Aug 26.docx
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This is a Special Notice announcing an Industry Day for market research purposes regarding the manufacture and delivery of structural honeycomb panels for the C-5M Super Galaxy aircraft. The 409th SCMS at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia is seeking to expand its qualified vendor list for over 500 National Stock Numbers (NSNs) covering C-5 honeycomb panels. The procurement involves low-volume, high-value orders typically ranging from 1 to 10 units per order, with initial tooling and set-up costs covered through a Material Related Set-up CLIN and no first article inspection required.
Interested vendors must possess expertise in manufacturing complex, adhesive-bonded structural honeycomb panels with strict facility controls for contamination, temperature, and humidity management; proficiency in adhesive life tracking, autoclave operations, and bond line surface preparation; technical capability to interpret aircraft loft data; and ability to deliver 3D models for parts derived from loft data. Qualification requirements include Source Qualification Statement (SQS) compliance and approval from the C-5 Engineering Division (AFLCMC/WLSEBA), ISO 9002 or AS9100 certification (or equivalent), registration in the System for Award Management (SAM) and Enhanced Joint Certification Program (EJCP), and Level II CMMC certification. The Industry Day is scheduled for August 3-4, 2026, at VECTR Center in Warner Robins, Georgia, with pre-registration required. Pre-registration should be sent to timothy.randall.4@us.af.mil. The applicable NAICS code is 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing), and the FSC is 1560 with classification code 16 (Aircraft). The contracting agency is the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation.
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SPECIAL NOTICE
Industry Day C-5M Super Galaxy Structural Honeycomb Panels 3-4 August 2026 Warner Robins, GA
The 409th SCMS at Robins Air Force Base, GA is seeking to expand its list of qualified vendors to manufacture and deliver critical honeycomb panels for the C-5M Super Galaxy, a large US military cargo transport aircraft.
The Opportunity There is an active contract strategy covering over 500 National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for C-5 honeycomb panels and the 409th SCMS is seeking to attract new, interested vendors to bid on these essential components.
Low-Volume, High-Value Procurements: Most orders are for small quantities, typically ranging from 1 to 10 units.
Initial tooling and set-up costs are covered through a Material Related Set-up CLIN.
No First Articles Required.
Required Capabilities Seeking companies with the ability to manufacture and deliver complex, adhesive-bonded structural honeycomb panels. This requires:
Strict facility control for contamination, temperature, and humidity.
Expertise in tracking adhesive life, autoclave operations, and bond line surface preparation.
An experienced technical staff capable of interpreting aircraft loft data.
Ability to deliver 3D models for any part or assembly derived from aircraft loft data.
Qualification Requirements To be considered for an award, contractors must meet the following:
Source Qualification: Qualify in accordance with the Source Qualification Statement (SQS). Gain approval from the C-5 Engineering Division (AFLCMC/WLSEBA).
Quality System: Maintain an ISO 9002 or AS9100 (or equivalent) certified quality system.
System Registrations: Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Enhanced Joint Certification Program (EJCP).
System Certified: Level II, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program (CMMC).
Key Information NAICS Code: 336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
FSC: 1560
Classification Code: 16 – Aircraft
Location VECTR Center 1001 S. Armed Forces Blvd.
Warner Robins, GA 31088 9 am – 4 pm
Registration Pre-registration is required. All parties planning to attend are required to send an email to Adam Randall with names, company name, phone number and email address.
Adam Randall DLA Weapons Support Contracting Officer timothy.randall.4@us.af.mil
One-on-One Breakout Sessions One-on-One Q&A Sessions will be available for vendors to meet directly with Government Contracting, Engineering, and Program Management personnel. Each session will last for a total of 30 minutes. Because there are only 12 slots available, they will be allocated strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.
To reserve a session, you must request your intent during the registration process. If a slot is still available, a member of the Government team will contact you directly to notify you of your assigned time.
Tentative Agenda
| 3 Aug 2026 | 9 – 11:30 am | Briefing Presentations and Q&A with all attendees |
| 11:30 am – 1 pm | Lunch | |
| 1 – 4 pm | One-on-One 30 min Breakout Sessions |
4 Aug 2026 9 am – 12 pm One-on-One 30 min Breakout Sessions continued
If you are not requesting a breakout session or have a confirmed reserved one-on-one session scheduled on 3 Aug 2026, you will not need to attend on 4 Aug 2026.
This Industry Day is for Market Research purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals.
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