HVAA Installation Services

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Tinker Air Force Base is seeking contractors to perform installation services for High Value Airborne Asset (HVAA) modification on C/KC-135 aircraft. The project involves complex electrical and structural installations, including running wiring and fiberoptics within wing structures, terminating electrical wire, fiberoptic, and ethernet cables, and installing structural and wiring kits. Qualified contractors must demonstrate expertise in aircraft maintenance, structures, configuration, electrical systems, system integration, and preferably fiberoptics. The sources sought synopsis indicates that both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate, with teaming arrangements welcomed. Responses to the contractor capability survey are due by February 8, 2025, at 5 PM, to be submitted to Mr. David Farrow at AFLCMC/WLTK.

The pre-solicitation notice does not specify a specific set-aside designation, meaning the opportunity is open to all qualified contractors. The project involves installation work on two separate aircraft, with the first installation expected to take approximately 60 days and the second installation requiring 45-60 days. The work will include installing a structural kit on the second aircraft and wiring kits on both aircraft. Contractors will need to complete a detailed capability survey addressing aspects such as hangar space, runway availability, Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) capabilities, past performance on similar projects, and current capacity to support the modification. The contract falls under NAICS category 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation) and PSC category R425 (Support- Professional: Engineering/Technical), with the opportunity posted on January 14, 2025, and a response deadline of February 17, 2025.