SYPNOPSIS/SOLICITATION -C-5 Hydraulic Winches-Remanufacture
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 (FA8538 AFSC PZAAB) is conducting market research via a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for the remanufacture of 95 C-5 Hydraulic Winches (NSN 1680-01-216-4525, PN 42420-4). This is identified as a sole source requirement where the government does not own the necessary data, with Onboard Hoist & Winch as the OEM. The purpose is to identify potential sources with the expertise and capabilities to meet qualification requirements. Responses are due by May 12, 2025, at 5 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the remanufacture of 95 hydraulic winches. It includes First Article Testing (FAT) on two units, followed by the remanufacture of the remaining 93 assets. The contractor must furnish all materials, support equipment, tools, test equipment, and services, ensuring replacement parts meet or exceed original quality. The C-5 Hydraulic Winch provides 250 feet of usable cable with two speed modes (0-100 ft/min for 200 lbs, 0-15 ft/min for 7,500 lbs).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (primarily for market research/RFI purposes)
- Duration: Anticipated 1-year basic period, four 1-year ordering periods, and five additional 1-year options (total 10 years).
- Set-Aside: None specified (both large and small businesses encouraged to participate).
- Response Due: May 12, 2025, 5 PM EST.
- Published: March 12, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
Contractors will be responsible for:
- Inspecting, testing, and remanufacturing commodities to OEM Acceptance Test Procedures.
- Providing accurate and timely data reporting, including Commercial Asset Visibility-Air Force (CAV-AF) and monthly production reports.
- Developing and delivering an Organizational-Level Maintenance Manual.
- Complying with Item Unique Identification (IUID) requirements, Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM), and safety regulations.
- Maintaining a Quality Control Plan (QCP) / Quality Management System (QMS).
- Performance metrics include passing DCMA inspection (max one failure/year) and a minimum 95% initial pass rate for remanufactured assets.
Important Notes
This notice serves for informational planning and budgetary forecasting only, and responses will be treated as information, not proposals. The government does not intend to award a contract based solely on this request and will not reimburse participants for expenses. The RMC/RMSC designation "R4/P" indicates this is the first time for contractual repair, and data rights are not owned by the government.
Contacts
- Primary: Karen Beckford (karen.beckford@us.af.mil)
- Secondary: J. McKenzie Grinstead (jessica.grinstead@us.af.mil)