C5 Center Door Gearbox and Rotary Actuator Overhaul
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- FA8538-C5_CDG_RA_Overhaul
- Agency
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Air Force Sustainment Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Department of the Air Force, Air Force Sustainment Center, is conducting market research to identify sources for qualification and overhaul of the C-5 Center Door Gearbox and Rotary Actuator, with responses due December 7, 2026. No set-aside is used, and the security clearance level and foreign participation are undetermined. Per the attached synopsis, the gearbox (NSN 1680-00-026-4424UC, PN 544996-3-1) and Rotary Actuator (NSN 1680-00-024-6953UC, PN 544948-2-1) are platform-specific items designed by Honeywell exclusively for the C-5, with one gearbox and two actuators installed per aircraft. The Contractor Capability Survey requires repair experience on these part numbers, classified material handling capability, AS9100 quality compliance, production capacity, configuration management, and inventory management practices. Respondents must state business designation, SAM registration, and domestic or foreign ownership. Small business respondents are encouraged to provide evidence of teaming arrangements or identify work that should be set aside for small business. The proposed NAICS code is 336413, and the PSC is J016. Submit responses to Buyer Caiveon Thomas (caiveon.thomas@us.af.mil), PCO Joseph Jones (Joseph.Jones.81@us.af.mil), and PM Laura Keene (Laura.Keene@us.af.mil). Attachments may not exceed 10 MB per email, and multiple emails are acceptable. The government will not reimburse participation expenses, and participation does not guarantee future solicitation or award participation.
Notice text
This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and overhaul of the C-5 Center Door Gearbox (CDG) and Rotar Actuator for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. Contractors and Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.
See attached "Sources Sought Synopsis" for complete description, instructions and survey.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Sources Sought Synopsis.pdf |
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