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This is a Pre-Solicitation Synopsis for a Firm-Fixed Price Requirements-type Request for Proposal (RFP) FA8538-26-R-0013 issued by the U.S. Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), 638th Supply Chain Management Group (SCMG), 409th Supply Chain Management Squadron (SCMS). The Air Force intends to procure spare parts for C-5 aircraft components: the Battery Control Electronics Module (NSN: 6130015357275UC), Edge Lighted Panel and Annunciator Dimmer Circuit Card Assembly (NSN: 5998015998130UC), and Single Board Computer Circuit Card Assembly (NSN: 5998016660869UC). Best Estimated Quantities include 50 units of the Edge Lighted Panel assembly in the Basic period with 5 units each in four 12-month Ordering Periods; 110 units of the Battery Control Electronics Module in the Basic period with 11 units each in Ordering Periods 1-3 and 10 units in Period 4; and 40 units of the Single Board Computer assembly in the Basic period with 10 units each in the four Ordering Periods. The Government requires a 36-38 week delivery schedule from receipt of funded delivery order.

The acquisition will utilize Other Than Full and Open procedures per FAR 6.302-1 with Symetrics Industries, LLC (DBA: Extant Aerospace, CAGE Code: 22830) identified as the sole source due to its exclusive possession of required technical data and manufacturing capabilities. The contract will consist of a 12-month Basic Ordering Period followed by four 12-month Ordering Periods, with a total period of performance from August 2026 through FY31 (5 years). The RFP is estimated to be posted on or before March 23, 2026, with performance beginning in August 2026. These components are expected to remain operational on the C-5 fleet through 2045. Contact information: Caiveon Thomas, caiveon.thomas6@us.af.mil.

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Pre-Solicitation (Synopsis):

Acquisition C-5 Battery Control Electronics Module, Edge Lighted Panel and Annunciator Dimmer Circuit Card Assembly, and Single Board Computer Circuit Card Assembly

Notice ID: FA8538-26-R-0013_Synopsis

This synopsis is issued by AFSC/PZAAB (FA8538) on February 13, 2026, for a period of 20 days.

NSN: 5998015998130UC, 6130015357275UC, and 5998016660869UC Noun: Battery Control Electronics Module, Edge Lighted Panel and Annunciator Dimmer Circuit Card Assembly, and Single Board Computer Circuit Card Assembly

PSC: 5998/6130

The US Air Force anticipates a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Requirements type Request for Proposal (RFP), FA8538-26-R-0013, to produce and deliver spares for the C-5 Battery Control Electronics Module, Edge Lighted Panel and Annunciator Dimmer Circuit Card Assembly, and Single Board Computer Circuit Card Assembly. The contract will consist of a Basic Ordering Period (12 months) and four (4) 12-month Ordering Periods. This anticipated contract action is in support of the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC), 638th Supply Chain Management Group (SCMG), 409th Supply Chain Management Squadron (SCMS). The anticipated acquisition will provide serviceable assets to meet the Government’s required delivery schedule of 36-38 weeks after receipt of funded delivery order. The C-5 Battery Control Electronics Module, Edge Lighted Panel and Annunciator Dimmer Circuit Card Assembly, and Single Board Computer Circuit Card Assembly is expected to remain on the C-5 fleet for its remaining life cycle, currently scheduled for 2045.

The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate utilizing Other Than Full and Open procedures in accordance with FAR 6.302-1. The Government does not own any technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Symetrics Industries, LLC; DBA:

Extant Aerospace (CAGE Code: 22830), is the only source with adequate knowledge and capabilities of producing the C-5 Battery Control Electronics Module, Edge Lighted Panel and Annunciator Dimmer Circuit Card Assembly, and Single Board Computer Circuit Card Assembly requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities deliver these assets.

The quantities shown below represent the Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ) for this effort.

The quantities shown below represent the Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ) for this effort.

NSN: 5998015998130UC BUY (C-5 Edge Lighted Panel and Annunciator Dimmer Circuit Card Assembly)

YEAR BEQ UNIT PRICE TOTAL YR

FA 1

Basic 50

OP 1 5

OP 2 5

OP 3 5

OP 4 5

NSN: 6130015357275UC BUY (C-5 Battery Control Electronics Module)

YEAR BEQ

FA 2

Basic 110

OP 1 11

OP 2 11

OP 3 11

OP4 10

NSN: 5998016660869UC BUY (C-5 Single Board Computer Circuit Card Assembly)

YEAR BEQ

FA 2

Basic 40

OP 1 10

OP 2 10

OP 3 10

OP 4 10

Period of Performance is anticipated to begin Aug 2026 for a period of 5 years (FY26 - FY31). The Solicitation (Request for Proposal) posting is estimated to be posted on or before 23 March 2026.

POC:

Caiveon Thomas caiveon.thomas6@us.af.mil

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