Lightweight Hardware Recovery System (LARS) Hardware Refresh
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, specifically the AFLCMC SOF C-130 Program Office, is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) for a Lightweight Hardware Recovery System (LARS) Hardware Refresh. This RFI seeks to identify potential sources capable of providing engineering services and designing a Form-Fit-Function (FFF) replacement for current LARS hardware components on the HC-130J and MC-130J aircraft. Responses are due by April 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is to design an FFF replacement for existing LARS hardware components. Specific components requiring analysis and replacement design include:
- Control Display Unit (CDU): Part number 282950-1
- Direction Finding Antenna (DF): Part numbers 282810-1/282620-1
- Receiver Transmitter Assembly (RT): Part numbers 282650-3/282550-1 The contractor will be responsible for furnishing all materials and services, and for providing, utilizing, and maintaining all necessary equipment and software.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Duration: Period of performance for any future contract is to be determined.
- Set-Aside: None specified, but Small Businesses, joint ventures, and teaming arrangements are encouraged to participate. Specific questions are included to identify various small business statuses.
- Response Due: April 28, 2026, by 7:00 PM ET.
- Published: March 27, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Warner Robins, GA 31098, United States.
Evaluation
This RFI is for market research purposes only to identify potential sources and their capabilities. Responses will help determine industry capabilities and potential small business participation. This is not a request for proposals and does not commit the government to any future contract.
Additional Notes
Interested parties should submit documentation supporting their company's capability to meet the requirements, addressing specific areas that could be exclusively for Small Business. All costs associated with responding to this RFI are at the interested party's expense. Participation in this RFI does not guarantee future participation in any subsequent RFP or contract award. A Contractor Capability Survey (Parts I and II) is provided for respondents to detail business information and capabilities. Questions should be directed to Carolyn Blann.
Contact Information
- Primary: Carolyn Blann (carolyn.blann@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: Darryl Baker (darryl.baker.6@us.af.mil)