C-5 Visor Door Actuator Overhaul
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- Solicitation number
- FA8538-25-R-0003
- Agency
- Air Force Sustainment Center Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States
- Points of contact
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- Caiveon Thomas caiveon.thomas@us.af.mil (478) 222-3376
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is seeking a Firm-Fixed Price/Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract for the overhaul and remanufacture of C-5 Visor Door Actuators (VDA) used in C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft. The contract (Notice ID: FA8538-25-R-0003) requires strict process control and specialized testing to ensure flight-worthiness, with specific emphasis on brake, load, and functional testing for this Critical Safety Item. The acquisition will be conducted through full and open competition utilizing Delivery Protection Program (DPP) Competitive procedures, with potential contractors required to demonstrate capability to meet very close manufacturing tolerances. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on December 10, 2024, with responses due by December 27, 2024, indicating a competitive procurement process for this complex aerospace component overhaul. Evaluation will likely focus on technical capabilities, manufacturing precision, and ability to meet stringent aerospace safety standards.
The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and is planned for a five-year period of performance beginning July 2025. The initial contract structure includes a two-year basic period for the currently approved and qualified source, with a Mission Essential Quantity (MEQ) minimum/maximum of 1-12 units per year. An unproven source may also be awarded a pre-production contract with three one-year production options, each with a 1-12 unit quantity range. The procurement falls under NAICS category 811210 for Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of J016 for maintenance and repair of aircraft components and accessories. While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract's complexity and specialized nature suggest a significant investment in maintaining critical military aircraft infrastructure.
Notice text
C-5 Visor Door Actuator Overhaul
The Air Force has a requirement for overhaul of the C-5 Visor Door Actuator (VDA) for use by the United States Air
Force (USAF) in support of the C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft.
Notice ID: FA8538-25-R-0003
This Synopsis for the requirement is being issued by AFSC/PZAAB (FA8538)
NSN: 1680-00-402-9812
Noun: ACTUATOR,MECHANICAL
Synopsis is for issuance of a Firm-Fixed Price/Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type Request for Proposal (RFP), FA8538-25-R-0003, for depot-level overhaul/remanufacture services applicable to the C-5 VDA for use by the USAF in support of the C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft. C-5M Visor Door Actuator Overhaul of this complex design requires strict control of processes to ensure adherence to very close tolerances. Due to the unique application and Critical Safety Item designation of the visor door actuator, special equipment is required to test the final repaired item and ensure its flight worthiness. Brake, load, and functional testing are required to ensure the visor actuator will not fail in use.
The FFP/IDIQ contract is planned for 5-years in length utilizing Delivery Protection Program (DPP)
Competitive procedures: The first two (2) years for both the currently approved and qualified source completing the Mission Essential Quantity (MEQ) overhaul repairs, and for pre-production from a potential source. The remaining three (3) years to the proven qualified source. The projected period of performance for this requirement is anticipated as follows:
Basic (2-years) to the proven source:
Basic 1 - MEQ Min/Max Qty: 1 / 12
Basic Option Year 2 - MEQ Min/Max Qty: 1 / 12
Pre-Production to the unproven source: 1/2
Option 1 (1 year) - Production Option Min/Max Qty: 1 / 12
Option 2 (1 year) - Production Option Min/Max Qty: 1 / 12
Option 3 (1 year) - Production Option Min/Max Qty: 1 / 12
This acquisition will be Full and Open Competition utilizing Delivery Protection Program (DPP)
Competitive procedures. The proven source will be awarded an IDIQ type contract for the first two (2) years to complete MEQ Quantities, with a potential of three (3) Option Years. If an unproven source is the lowest offeror, the Government will also award an IDIQ type contract with Pre-Production and Production Options.
Period of Performance is anticipated to begin July 2025 for a period of 5 years (FY25 - FY30).
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C-5 Visor Door Actuator Overhaul | Award Notice | |
| C-5 Visor Door Actuator Overhaul | Solicitation | |
| C-5 Visor Door Actuator Overhaul | Pre-Solicitation |
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