C-5 Battery Control Electronics Module, Edge Lighted Panel and Annunciator Dimmer Circuit Card Assembly, and Single Board Computer Circuit Card Assembly
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The US Air Force anticipates a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Requirements type Request for Proposal (RFP), FA8538-26-R-0013, to acquire spares for C-5 Battery Control Electronics Module, Edge Lighted Panel, and Annunciator Dimmer Circuit Card Assembly, and Single Board Computer Circuit Card Assembly. This acquisition supports the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) and is planned as a sole-source action to Symetrics Industries, LLC (DBA Extant Aerospace) due to the Government not owning the required technical data. The RFP is estimated to be posted on or before March 23, 2026.
Scope of Work
This effort requires the production and delivery of serviceable spare parts for critical C-5 aircraft electronic components. These components are essential for the C-5 fleet's operational life cycle, which is projected to continue until 2045. Deliverables must meet a schedule of 36-38 weeks after receipt of a funded delivery order.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price (FFP), Requirements type.
- Period of Performance: Anticipated to begin August 2026 for a total of 5 years (FY26 - FY31).
- Contract Structure: One 12-month Basic Ordering Period followed by four (4) 12-month Option Periods.
- Set-Aside: Other Than Full and Open procedures (FAR 6.302-1), sole-source to Symetrics Industries, LLC (CAGE Code: 22830).
- Estimated Quantities (Best Estimated Quantities - BEQ):
- C-5 Edge Lighted Panel (NSN: 5998015998130UC): Basic: 50; OP1: 5; OP2: 5; OP3: 5; OP4: 5.
- C-5 Battery Control Electronics Module (NSN: 6130015357275UC): Basic: 110; OP1: 11; OP2: 11; OP3: 11; OP4: 10.
- C-5 Single Board Computer Circuit Card Assembly (NSN: 5998016660869UC): Basic: 40; OP1: 10; OP2: 10; OP3: 10; OP4: 10.
Timeline
- Solicitation (RFP) Posting: Estimated on or before March 23, 2026.
- Pre-solicitation Response Date: March 5, 2026 (for this synopsis).
Point of Contact
Caiveon Thomas, caiveon.thomas6@us.af.mil