Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) for Repair of C-5 Moving Island Actuators
Open Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- MOVING_ISLAND_ACTUATORS
- Agency
-
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
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The 409th Supply Chain Management Squadron at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is seeking sources for depot-level repair and overhaul of eight C-5 Moving Island Actuator NSNs for a potential future competitive procurement, with responses due November 28, 2026. Repair is restricted to approved sources under Repair Source Maintenance Code "C," which requires engineering source approval by the design control activity, AFLCMC/WLSEAB (C-5 Galaxy Division). No set-aside is used, and both large and small businesses are encouraged to respond. This is a market research notice, not a solicitation. The government attached the Source Qualification Statement, and applicants bear all pre-qualification costs. No companies are currently pre-approved for waiver. Sam Stahl of AFLCMC/WLSEA is the listed point of contact.
Pre-qualification requires an ISO 9001-certified quality plan, an overhaul process plan conforming to USAF overhaul manual 9H2-4-185-3, performance of at least 80% of repair workload in-house, and demonstrated experience repairing similar critical aircraft parts on large commercial or military transport aircraft. If a bidder has not repaired the item within five years, first article testing applies, and failed testing revokes pre-qualification. The Air Force may deny qualification to bidders with prior quality problems on similar deliveries.
The performance work statement describes a one-year basic contract period for overhaul, functional testing, and inspection at the contractor's facility, with repaired assets tested to OEM Acceptance Test Procedures. Thresholds include at least 80% of repaired assets passing initial inspection, no more than one failure per month, no more than five Product Quality Deficiency Reports per quarter, and no more than five late deliveries per contract year. Compliance obligations include CMMC Level 1 or higher, NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity protections within a Supply Chain Risk Management plan, IUID marking, and CAV-AF reporting within 24 hours of receipt.
Notice text
This is a Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS) for market research purposes only and is not a request for proposal, request for quotation, or an invitation for bid. The 409th Supply Chain Management Squadron at Robins Air Force Base is seeking to identify potential sources with the technical expertise, qualifications, and capabilities necessary to provide repair and overhaul services for C-5 Moving Island Actuators.
Due to the critical flight safety nature of these components, the repair effort is restricted to approved sources. The government has attached the approved Source Qualification Statement (SQS) to this notice to allow potential alternative sources the maximum amount of time to review the technical requirements and initiate the qualification process. The Government is seeking to determine the market's ability to supply these repair services and to identify interested and qualified sources for a potential future competitive procurement. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to respond.
Items to be Repaired
The following National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and Part Numbers are included in this requirement:
National Stock Number (NSN) Part Number Nomenclature
1680-01-185-7485 2021086-1-2 Moving Island Actuator, LH Outboard (Legacy)
1680-01-522-2388 2021086-1-3 Moving Island Actuator, LH Outboard
1680-01-179-8076 2021086-2-2 Moving Island Actuator, RH Outboard (Legacy)
1680-01-521-8824 2021086-2-3 Moving Island Actuator, RH Outboard
1680-01-181-5670 2021088-1-2 Moving Island Actuator, LH Inboard (Legacy)
1680-01-521-8823 2021088-1-3 Moving Island Actuator, LH Inboard
1680-01-180-0262 2021088-2-2 Moving Island Actuator, RH Inboard (Legacy)
1680-01-521-8826 2021088-2-3 Moving Island Actuator, RH Inboard
Qualification Requirements
This effort is designated as Repair Source Maintenance Code (RMSC) "C," requiring engineering source approval by the design control activity (AFLCMC/WLSEAB, C-5 Galaxy Division) to maintain part quality. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the procedures outlined in the attached SQS.
At this time, there are no previously qualified sources for this repair. All interested parties must submit a qualification package demonstrating their ability to meet the requirements detailed in the SQS.
• For the SSS Response (30-day deadline): Contractors do not need to be qualified at the time of SSS submission. Respondents only need to submit the Capabilities Statement and Survey outlined in the submission instructions below.
• For Qualification (45-day deadline): Unqualified sources must qualify in accordance with the attached SQS. Prospective sources are encouraged to submit their formal Source Approval Request (SAR) packages as soon as possible.
Submission Instructions
Interested parties must submit a capabilities statement within 30 days of the posting of the attached SSS that addresses all requirements outlined therein. The submission should include:
• Part I: Business Information (CAGE, SAM registration, size status, etc.).
• Part II: Capability Survey Questions, providing detailed answers and supporting documentation.
A complete package addressing all requirements in Section C of the attached SQS must be submitted within 45 days of this posting.
Failure to provide sufficient documentation may result in the Government being unable to assess the respondent’s capabilities.
Submission Deadline:
• Responses to the SSS must be received no later than 30 calendar days after the posting of this notice.
• SAR packages in response to the SQS must be received no later than 45 calendar days after the posting of this notice.
Attachments shall not exceed 10 MB per email. Multiple emails are acceptable.
Technical Qualification Questions: Direct to the Government technical point of contact, Sam Stahl (Samuel.Stahl.3@us.af.mil).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS.docx | DOCX document | |
| SQS Repair_Moving Island Acutators_20260701_Signed (1).pdf | ||
| FINAL PWS.pdf |
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