C-130H T56 3.5 Engine Modification (SRM_RBT)

The C-130H T56 3.5 Engine Modification program is a Category III Major Capability Acquisition managed by the Department of Defense. This acquisition program focuses on modifications to the T56 engines used in C-130H aircraft, utilizing a Major Capability Acquisition pathway. The program operates under an approved Acquisition Plan and appears to support sustainment and modernization efforts for the C-130H fleet.

The federal contract awards associated with this program range from $500 to $4.5 million, with typical performance periods of 6-18 months. The majority of awards are firm-fixed-price delivery orders or definitive contracts for facility repairs, infrastructure upgrades, and equipment installations at various United States Air Force bases, particularly Tinker Air Force Base, Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, and Altus Air Force Base. Notable prime contractors include Native Star Group, Advanced Construction Services, and various 8(a) certified small businesses. Primary funding agencies are the Air Force Materiel Command and Air Education and Training Command. While some contracts utilize competitive 8(a) set-asides, most awards have no set-aside designation. Common places of performance include Oklahoma, Georgia, Alaska, and Italy, with work typically involving construction, maintenance, and facility modernization efforts supporting Air Force operations.