Request For Information CPCP - 1 Oct 2026.docx

This is a Request for Information (RFI) and Sources Sought synopsis issued by the Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Robins Air Force Base for the C-130 Corrosion Prevention and Control Program (CPCP) Sustaining Engineering and Technical Support Services. The Government is conducting market research to identify potential contractors with repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to support the C-130 CPCP and anticipates pursuing a sole-source contract award. The solicitation number is FA850427QB100, and this pre-solicitation notice is issued for informational and planning purposes only and does not constitute a commitment to incur costs on behalf of the United States Government.

The Contractor shall provide sustaining engineering and technical support services to the C-130 Hercules Division (AFLCMC/WLN) at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia. Key service requirements include developing and providing annual updates to the C-130 Corrosion Prevention and Control Plan; conducting annual corrosion assessments of the USAF C-130 fleet and operating locations; providing engineering and technical analysis for strategic planning and corrosion program oversight in accordance with MIL-STD-1530D and ASIP requirements; and providing guidance and documentation for the prevention, control, and resolution of corrosion-related issues on C-130 aircraft. Corrosion prevention and control encompasses the application of management principles, engineering design and analysis, quality assurance, nondestructive inspection, manufacturing, operations, and support technologies to prevent corrosion initiation, avoid functional impairment, and establish processes for tracking and repair of corrosion problems.