C-5 Nose Landing Gear Door Actuator Assemblies
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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 Department of the Air Force is soliciting proposals for the overhaul of C-5 Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Door Actuator Assemblies. This is a Requirements Type Contract with a five-year period of performance, awarded under Full and Open Competition using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM EST on July 20, 2026.
Purpose and Scope
This opportunity aims to ensure the mission-capable status of C-5 NLG Door Actuator Assemblies, thereby increasing aircraft availability for the Warfighter. The scope includes the overhaul of specific LH and RH Actuator Assemblies (NSNs: 1680-01-160-6520UC, 1680-01-160-6519UC, 1680-01-237-0231UC, 1680-01-237-0230UC). The contractor will provide all resources for inspection, overhaul, and testing to meet contract delivery schedules, ensuring assets are serviceable and tested to Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM) Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs). Performance will occur at the contractor's facility in Warner Robins, GA.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Requirements Contract (Solicitation FA8538-26-R-0012)
- Period of Performance: Five (5) years, consisting of a one-year basic period and four one-year ordering periods.
- Set-Aside: Full and Open Competition.
- NAICS Code: 336413, with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
- Estimated Quantities: Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ) are provided for each NSN per year, typically 10 units for the basic year and 9-10 units for each ordering period.
- Government Furnished Property (GFP): The Government will provide reparable actuator assemblies as GFP, including 48 units for each of the four specified NSNs, classified as 'Reparable' and 'Use As-Is'.
Key Requirements for Bidders
- Technical Data Package (TDP): The Government owns the TDP. Interested parties must be registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) and approved for Export Control to obtain the associated TDP. Evidence of JCP registration (CAGE number) must be emailed to Alyssa Tanner and Stacylee Johnson.
- Data Deliverables (CDRLs): Required data items include an Item Unique Identification (IUID) Marking Plan (DI-MGMT-81803A), GIDEP Alert/Safe Alert Report (DI-QCIC-80125B), Commercial Asset Visibility (End Item Report) (DI-MGMT-81838), and a Government Property Inventory Report.
- Packaging & Transportation: Compliance with MIL-STD-2073-1 for military packaging, MIL-STD-129 for marking, and DD Form 1653 for transportation data, F.O.B. terms, and DCMA coordination is mandatory.
- Quality Program: Contractors must establish and maintain a quality program compliant with FAR 52.246-11 and ISO 9001:2000.
- Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM): A SCRM plan addressing continuity of operations, foreign influence, cybersecurity, obsolete parts, and surge requirements is necessary.
Evaluation Criteria
Award will be made using a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Technical evaluation subfactors include C-5 NLG Door Actuator Assembly Overhaul Experience and the contractor's Quality System (ISO 9001 or equivalent certification required). Price will be evaluated for completeness, reasonableness, balanced pricing, and Total Evaluated Price (TEP).
Submission Details
- Proposal Due Date: 5:00 PM EST, July 20, 2026.
- Questions: All questions must be submitted via email ONLY to Alyssa Tanner (alyssa.tanner.1@us.af.mil) and Stacylee Johnson (stacylee.johnson.1@us.af.mil). A Q&A document will be posted on SAM.gov.