C-130H A/C CWB Structure Repair

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Robins Air Force Base is conducting market research to identify potential sources for C-130H aircraft Center Wing Box (CWB) structural repairs. The procurement involves developing repair schemes for CWB AFT beam upper cap corrosion and CWB wing panel #4 corrosion, with contractors required to provide all necessary materials and repair elements excluding shop consumables. Contractors must complete 4 CWB repairs and furnish all material, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services without any reference materials or past repair examples provided by the government. The sources sought notice includes an extensive capability survey with detailed questions covering general capabilities, repair experience, commerciality, manufacturing capabilities, and engineering services. Responses to this pre-solicitation notice are due by April 9, 2025, with the government encouraging both large and small businesses to participate and recommending teaming arrangements.

No specific set-aside designation has been made for this contract opportunity, meaning both large and small businesses can compete. The procurement falls under NAICS category 488190 for Other Support Activities for Air Transportation. While no incumbent contractor or specific award value is mentioned, the notice indicates a comprehensive repair project involving four distinct CWB structural repairs on C-130H aircraft. The government has not yet determined specific security clearance requirements or the level of acceptable foreign participation. Potential contractors are advised that the solicitation will require detailed submissions demonstrating technical capabilities, manufacturing readiness, and specific experience with complex aircraft structural repair work. The market research phase suggests the government is exploring the industrial base's capacity to execute these specialized aircraft maintenance services.