C-130H Formation Position System Draft RFP

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This Statement of Work (SOW) establishes the requirements for the C-130H Formation Positioning System (FPS) modification of up to 54 C-130H3 aircraft and up to 7 C-130H flight training devices. The effort covers both the Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) and Production and Deployment (P&D) acquisition phases.

The primary drivers for this modification are to address Diminishing Manufacturing Source (DMS) issues with current C-130H FPS equipment and interference from commercial fifth-generation (5G) signals. The project aims to replace the existing FPS to ensure future safe and effective C-130H3 aircraft operations, enabling all-weather capability for the Global Response Force and safe formation operations in Instrument Meteorological Conditions.

Key activities include:

• Design, integration, qualification, ground and flight testing, production, and installation of trial kits.
• Training development.
• Development and delivery of Technical Data Packages (TDP), including Technical Orders (TOs) and Time Compliance Technical Orders (TCTOs).
• Certification and verification processes.
• Initial spares determination.
• Identification of Support Equipment (SE) and tooling.
• Production of up to 51 modification kits and installation on aircraft.
• Updating training devices (Weapon System Trainers and Desktop Trainers).

The SOW covers both EMD and P&D phases. Specific performance locations are not detailed in this section but will involve Government-identified test locations and aircraft induction sites.

• Compliance with applicable ESOH laws and regulations.
• Implementation of a proactive Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) management program.
• Adherence to cybersecurity requirements and development of a cyber-resilient system.
• Development and maintenance of a robust Systems Engineering program.
• Comprehensive testing and evaluation, including Developmental Test (DT) and Operational Test (OT).
• Logistics support, including technical orders, supply system management, and packaging, handling, storage, and transportation.
• Integrated training systems development and delivery.
• Airworthiness certification for each modified aircraft.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, "DRAFT Section M Evaluation Factors for Award," outlines the criteria and methodology the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center will use to evaluate proposals for the C-130H Formation Positioning System (FPS) Replacement. The government intends to award a single contract with a base Period of Performance and multiple Options.

Proposals will be evaluated based on an integrated assessment of three primary factors:

• Technical Excellence: This is a combined Technical Acceptability/Risk Rating, evaluated through two subfactors:

  • Management Capability
  • Systems Engineering Offerors must meet Measures of Merit (MoM) and have a risk rating of Moderate or Low for each subfactor to be considered for award.

• Past Performance: Assesses the Offeror's probability of meeting solicitation requirements based on recent, relevant past performance. This includes evaluating recency, relevancy, and quality of past efforts.

• Price: Evaluated for completeness, reasonableness, unbalanced pricing, and Total Evaluated Price (TEP).

• A single contract is intended, with a base Period of Performance and multiple Options.

• The combined Technical Excellence and Past Performance factors are significantly more important than Price.

• Technical Excellence and Past Performance are approximately equal in importance to each other.

• Proposals will be evaluated against the stated factors and subfactors.

• The government reserves the right to award without negotiations.

• Offerors must submit proposals that meet all solicitation requirements, including terms, conditions, representations, and certifications.

• A Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required for large businesses.

• Only U.S. companies are eligible for award. Foreign-owned or foreign-influenced companies approved as U.S. subsidiaries may also be considered.

• The document details specific Measures of Merit (MoM) for Management Capability and Systems Engineering.

• Definitions for technical risk ratings, performance confidence ratings, and relevancy levels are provided.

• The Pricing Matrix will be an attachment to the PWS upon contract award.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document, "DRAFT Section L: Attachment ##," provides the Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors for the C-130H Formation Positioning System (FPS) Replacement. The program aims to replace the current C-130H Station Keeping Equipment (SKE) due to Diminishing Manufacturing Source (DMS) issues and interference from commercial 5G signals. The effort includes Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) and Production and Deployment (P&D) of a new system that must be interoperable with the C-130J FPS solution.

• EMD Phase: Design, integration, qualification, ground and flight test, production and installation of three (3) trial kits, training development, Technical Data Package (TDP) development, certification/verification, and initial spares determination.

• P&D Phase: Production of 51 kits, Contractor Field Team (CFT) installation on 51 aircraft, Type 1 and installation training, modification of training equipment, initial spares, and Support Equipment (SE) deployment. Includes Interim Contractor Support (ICS) for sustainment.

• The new FPS must operate safely and effectively in all specified C-130H aircraft deployment environments, including areas with unrestricted 5G capability.

• The base period is 3 years with four, 1-year options.

• Contract Award is anticipated in January 2027.

• Proposals are to be submitted in five volumes: Executive Summary, Technical Excellence, Past Performance, Price, and Contract Documentation.

• Specific page limits and formatting requirements are detailed for each volume.

• Past Performance Volume is due 30 days prior to the final proposal submission deadline.

• All proposal volumes must be received by 3:00 PM on DD Mmm 2027 (local Dayton, OH, time).

• Evaluation will be based on factors outlined in Section M.

• Small business participation requirements are detailed, including the submission of a Small Business Participation Document and a Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

• Funds are available through the Spectrum Relocation Funding (SRF) program.

• Offerors must execute a Non-Disclosure Agreement with advisory companies listed.

• All referenced documents are available on the SAM website.

• The document includes an Acronym List for reference.

Other / Unclassified

This document is the System Requirements Document (SRD) for the C-130H Formation Positioning System (FPS) Replacement Program. It details the technical requirements and characteristics for the FPS itself, with requirements for work and processes related to its design, development, and maintenance being in a separate Statement of Work (SOW).

This document outlines the specific functional, architectural, performance, physical, cybersecurity, safety, logistics, and verification requirements for the C-130H FPS. Bidders responding to solicitations related to this program should review this SRD to understand the detailed technical specifications and standards the system must meet. Key areas include:

• Functional Requirements: How the FPS should capture crew inputs, determine formation positions, display formation output, monitor proximity, and handle datalink communications.
• Interface Requirements: Specifications for inter-aircraft and intra-aircraft communication.
• Performance Requirements: Accuracy, latency, and reliability metrics for range, bearing, and other functions.
• Physical Requirements: Environmental (E3, temperature, humidity, etc.) and physical constraints (size, weight, power).
• Cybersecurity Requirements: Mandates for access control, data validation, encryption, and protection against cyber threats.
• Verification Provisions: Methods for demonstrating compliance (Demonstration, Test, Analysis, Inspection).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is a Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) that specifies various data items required from the contractor for the C-130H FPS Procurement. It details the data item number, title, authority, contract reference, requiring office, and submission requirements for each item.

• Data Item Numbers (C001-C007, E001-E010, etc.): Unique identifiers for each deliverable.
• Title of Data Item: A brief description of the deliverable (e.g., Data Accession List, Systems Engineering Management Plan, Software Test Report).
• Authority (Data Acquisition Document No.): The document specifying the requirements for the data item (e.g., DI-MGMT-81453C).
• Contract Reference: The section in the Statement of Work (SOW) that pertains to the data item.
• Requiring Office: The government office responsible for the data item (e.g., AFLCMC/WLN).
• Frequency/Submission Dates: Specifies when and how often the data item is due.
• Distribution: Lists the addressees and number of copies required.
• Remarks: Provides specific tailoring, clarifications, or additional instructions for the data item.

This CDRL is crucial for bidders as it outlines all the documentation and reports they will be required to submit as part of the contract. It details the specific requirements, formats, submission schedules, and distribution for each deliverable, which are essential for proposal preparation and contract execution.