Request for Information (RFI) - C130 initial support equipment and spare parts
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 U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Air and Marine Operations (AMO) is conducting market research through this Request for Information (RFI) for initial support equipment and spare parts recommendations for one C-130J aircraft. This RFI aims to identify and quantify necessary spare parts for the initial deployment and sustained operation of C-130 surveillance aircraft, with the first aircraft expected for delivery in FY 2029. Responses are due February 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
CBP AMO is seeking industry expertise and recommendations on:
- Recommended support equipment and initial spares lists for C-130 aircraft.
- Identification and quantification of spare parts for initial deployment and sustained operation.
Response Requirements
Interested parties should provide:
- A statement of interest and capabilities.
- Proposed recommendations for support equipment and initial spares, including nomenclature, part number, manufacturer's cage code, recommended quantity, and unit costs.
- Experience with support equipment and sparing solutions for C-130 or similar large military surveillance platforms.
- Schedule estimates for availability and delivery timelines for spare parts.
- Price estimates, including cost drivers, potential savings, pricing methodology, and assumptions (e.g., flight hours, number of aircraft, location, maintenance philosophy, bulk discounts).
- Answers to overall questions regarding past performance, certifications, methodology for developing sparing lists, accounting for R&M data and supply chain, categories of spare parts, and ROM cost estimation.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Question Deadline: January 30, 2026, 3:00 P.M. (EST)
- RFI Response Deadline: February 16, 2026, 3:00 P.M. (EST)
- Published: January 6, 2026
Submission Details
- Method: Email to Michael.A.Hall@cbp.dhs.gov
- Format: Microsoft Word or Acrobat Reader 10.0 compatible; submissions less than 50MB.
Additional Notes
This is an RFI for market research only and not a Request for Proposal (RFP). The Government will not pay for response costs and is not obligated to issue an RFP or award a contract based on this RFI. All questions must be submitted via email, and answers will be posted on SAM.gov.