Dover AFB - C-5M Galaxy Flight Deck Refurbishment
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 Department of the Air Force, 436th Contracting Squadron, is seeking sources for C-5M Galaxy Flight Deck Refurbishment Services at Dover Air Force Base, DE. This Presolicitation notice anticipates awarding a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) for cosmetic repair and refurbishment of flight deck components. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses to this presolicitation are due by April 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The 436th Maintenance Squadron requires services for the cosmetic refurbishment of all C-5M Galaxy flight deck components, including upholstery, vinyl, tables, seats, mattresses, headliners, and flooring covers. The objective is to restore comfort and aesthetics, ensuring serviceability, safe operation, and compliance with aircraft requirements.
- Services involve providing all management, tools, materials, equipment, and labor for off-site overhaul and repair.
- Specific tasks include replacing vinyl overhead padding, reupholstering seats with new cushions (polyurethane foam and sheep's fur), refurbishing wooden tables with plastic tops, replacing cargo insulation with temperature-controlling foams, and replacing bunk mattresses.
- Important: The contractor will not be required or allowed to perform installation or removal work on the aircraft; all parts will be provided by the 436th MXS.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Presolicitation
- Anticipated Contract Type: Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Anticipated Period of Performance: April 1, 2026, to September 30, 2031.
- Anticipated Award Date: No later than April 30, 2026.
- Response Due Date (Presolicitation): April 9, 2026, 4:00 PM ET.
- Published Date: March 25, 2026.
Place of Performance
Services for part procurement or overhaul will be completed off-site and delivered to Dover Air Force Base, DE (19902). The government will provide hangar space at Dover AFB for related activities.
Special Requirements
- Contractors must be certified in AS9100D / ISO9001-2015.
- Contractor personnel must comply with base regulations, wear uniforms, and possess required identification badges.
- Adherence to OPSEC requirements is mandatory, potentially requiring an OPSEC program plan.
- Individual orders against the BPA shall not exceed $25,000.
- All maintenance, inspections, and service calls must adhere to manufacturer's instructions and industry standards, with a one-year warranty on repairs.