C-17 Cockpit Equipment

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

This document outlines the requirements for producing and delivering replacement cockpit equipment for 40 assigned C-17 aircraft at Joint Base Charleston.

• The contractor will procure all necessary materials.

• The contractor will construct and embroider the following items:

  • Aircrew seat backs and bottoms
  • Seat headrest covers
  • Cockpit curtain sets
  • Bunk mattress sets
  • Valances

• Specific items and quantities to be provided:

  • Cockpit head rest (embroidered): 200
  • Air Crew backrest cushion/cover (embroidered): 200
  • Air Crew seat bottom cushion/cover (embroidered): 200
  • CRACM seat back cushion and cover: 80
  • CRACM seat bottom cushion and cover: 40
  • Curtain, bay window (embroidered): 40
  • Curtain, Cockpit separator (embroidered): 40
  • Curtain, Bunk separator (embroidered): 80 (2 per aircraft)
  • Bunk with foam mattress: 80
  • Valance: 40
  • Sunshades (embroidered): 320 (8 per aircraft)

• All completed items will be shipped to 217 North Bates Street, JB Charleston, SC, 29404.

• Delivery hours: Monday through Friday, 06:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

• The vendor must provide a quality product in fitment and finish.

• The 437th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron, Dash 21 personnel will inspect for material defects before and during installation.

• Contractor personnel must be certified by appropriate federal and state regulatory agencies to meet Air Force Standards in C-17 aircraft refurbishments.

• Proof of certification must be submitted to the Contracting Officer before contract award.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, specifically C-17 Cockpit Equipment. It serves as the only solicitation, and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. The acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns.

• Provide C-17 Cockpit Equipment as detailed in Attachment 2 (Description of Requirement).

• Items, quantities, and units of measure are listed in Attachment 1 (Pricing Sheet).

• Delivery is F.O.B. Destination, 180 Days After Receipt of Order (ARO).

• Not explicitly stated, but implied to be a contract for commercial items.

• Due Date: March 20, 2026, by 1:00 PM EST.

• Submission Method: Electronically via email to SSgt Daniel Jax Mann (Daniel.Mann.3@us.af.mil) and Roger Crews (roger.crews@us.af.mil).

• Evaluation Factors:

  1. Price (lowest to highest).
  2. Past Performance (recency and relevancy defined as performance of similar services within the past 3 years and delivery of same/similar items, respectively).

• Award Basis: The contract will be awarded to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous to the government, considering price and other factors. An integrated best value evaluation will be performed.

• Evaluation Process: The government will first arrange offers by price. Past performance will be evaluated starting with the lowest priced offeror. If the lowest priced offeror receives a 'Substantial Performance Confidence' rating, award will be made to that offeror. Otherwise, the evaluation continues with the next lowest priced offeror until a 'Substantial Performance Confidence' rating is achieved or all offers are evaluated.

• Set-Aside: Small business concerns.

• NAICS Code: 336413

• Size Standard: 1250 employees.

• This acquisition is not a Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) rated acquisition.

• Provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference and available at www.acquisition.gov.

• Attachment 3 contains solicitation provisions and contract clauses.

• Offerors must state if items are subject to WTO GPA and/or Free Trade Agreement per FAR 5.101(4)(iii).

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Excel spreadsheet containing a pricing sheet for various C-17 cockpit and aircrew related items. It is intended for bidders to use for providing unit and total pricing for the listed products.

• Products/Services: Lists specific items such as "Cockpit Head Rest," "Air Crew Backrest Cushion/Cover," "CRACM Seat Back Cushion and Cover," "Curtain, Bay Window," "Bunk with Foam Mattress," and "Sunshades."
• Quantities (Qty): Specifies the number of units required for each item.
• Unit of Issue (U/I): Indicates the unit of measure (e.g., EA for Each).
• Unit Price: A column for bidders to enter the price per unit.
• Total Price: A column for the calculated total price (Qty x Unit Price).
• Embroidery Details: Several items specify embroidery requirements, including "Embroider, Photo 1. Patches Back & 2. State Side," "Embroider Charleston, Photo 3)," "Embroider Charleston, Photo 4)," "Embroider Tail Flash, Photo 5)," and "Embroider Charleston, Photo 6."

Bidders must use this sheet to provide detailed pricing for the specified C-17 cockpit and aircrew components. The quantities and item descriptions are critical for accurate proposal preparation. The embroidery details highlight specific customization requirements that may impact pricing and production.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document, "Attch 3 - Provisions and Clauses.pdf," lists clauses that are incorporated by reference into a contract or solicitation. It serves as a reference for the specific legal and regulatory requirements that apply to the contract.

The document is organized into two main sections:

1. CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE: This section lists numerous FAR (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and DFARS (Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement) clauses. Each entry includes the clause number, alternate/development number (if applicable), clause title, year/month of the clause, and the section it belongs to (e.g., SEC I, SEC K, SEC L).
2. CLAUSES IN FULL TEXT: This section provides the full text for specific clauses that are deemed critical or require detailed explanation. Currently, only one clause, 252.204-7017, "Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation," is presented in full.

Bidders must carefully review all listed clauses, especially those in the "CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" section, to understand their contractual obligations. The full text of critical clauses, such as the representation regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment, must be understood and complied with when preparing their offer. This document is essential for ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and requirements.