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UPDATE 16 JULY 2025 This notice provides updates to the C-130 Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI) 1/2/3 Presolicitation Notice N00019-24-RFPREQ-APM207-0304 posted on 12 December 2024 in order to revise... UPDATE 16 JULY 2025 This notice provides updates to the C-130 Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI) 1/2/3 Presolicitation Notice N00019-24-RFPREQ-APM207-0304 posted on 12 December 2024 in order to revise the estimated solicitation release schedule. NAVAIR intends to provide draft solicitation documentation for industry review and comment during the fourth quarter of Government Fiscal Year (FY) 2025. Release of the final solicitation is estimated to occur in first quarter of Government FY 2026. Please monitor SAM.gov for updates pertaining to this procurement. This notice is published for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award, or to be responsible for any funds expended by any interested parties before award of a contract. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government. END OF UPDATE 16 JULY 2025 Presolicitation Notice N00019-24-RFPREQ-APM207-0304 posted on 12 December 2024: This notice is related to the C-130 Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI) 1/2/3 Sources Sought Notice N00019-24-RFPREQ-APM207-0304 posted on 01 November 2023, and the Special Notice of Industry Day for C-130 Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI) 1/2/3 Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Contract posted on 10 April 2024. The name of this effort has been revised from “C-130 Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI) 1/2/3” to “C-130 Depot Maintenance Repair and Overhaul (MRO)” to better reflect the variety of services anticipated under this procurement. Based on review of capability statements received in response to the Sources Sought Notice, and additional information obtained through the Industry Day, the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) announces its intention to procure C-130 Depot MRO services via a Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 full and open competition. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation). NAVAIR intends to award a single source Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract with a five-year base ordering period and an option ordering period of up to five years. It is anticipated that the IDIQ contract will include firm-fixed-price, labor hour, and cost reimbursement contract line items (CLINs). The scope of effort under this IDIQ contract will include scheduled and unscheduled MRO services for the Department of the Navy for KC-130J/C-130J/KC-130T/C-130T and KC-130T-30 (hereafter referred to as C/KC-130) aircraft. It is anticipated that services to be performed will include: Scheduled Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI) events 1 (540-day inspection), 2 (1080-day inspection), and 3 (Standard Depot Level Maintenance, formerly known as “PMI”); Repetitive maintenance tasking; In-Service Repairs for requirements discovered incidental to scheduled inspections or during squadron operational use; Customer Service Requests for scheduled and unscheduled maintenance tasks requested to be performed concurrent with PMI activities; and Incorporation of Technical Directives (TDs) and Aircraft Mods. The MRO services will also include Engineering, Logistics, and Program Management support necessary to support the requirements of the contract. Fulfillment of these requirements will take place primarily at the contractor's facility, but also within or outside of the Continental United States at field activities' main operating bases or at deployed locations. The contractor’s facility where the MRO services will be performed shall be located in continental North America, have hangar space to accommodate up to six (6) C/KC-130 aircraft, and have on-site capability to completely strip and repaint the Navy’s C/KC-130 aircraft. PMI events (including secondary inspection and repair procedures) will be performed at the contractor’s facility, and will be based on the latest NAVAIR Specifications. The Contractor will be responsible for providing support equipment and operational ground handling support for arrival, departure and maintenance of the aircraft, and for providing support equipment and special tooling associated with the inspection tasks, repairs, servicing operational checks and Functional Check Flight (FCF). The Contractor shall provide aircrew for FCF and Ferry Flight operations. Additionally, the Contractor will be responsible for the procurement and supply of all consumable parts and materials. The Contractor shall be capable of supporting a maximum workload of six (6) C/KC-130 aircraft simultaneously in flow for MRO services. Contract Award is planned to occur during third quarter of Government Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. NAVAIR intends to provide draft solicitation documentation for industry review and comment during the third quarter of Government FY 2025. Please monitor SAM.gov for updates pertaining to this procurement, including draft solicitation documentation. This notice is published for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. There is no commitment by the Government to issue a solicitation, make an award, or to be responsible for any funds expended by any interested parties before award of a contract. Information provided herein is subject to change and in no way binds the Government.

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1. GENERAL This sources sought is being issued by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD. The Tactical Airlift Program office, PMA-207, is conducting a Market Survey of Industry to... 1. GENERAL This sources sought is being issued by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD. The Tactical Airlift Program office, PMA-207, is conducting a Market Survey of Industry to determine potential interested sources that have the skills and experience required to provide scheduled and unscheduled Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services for Department of the Navy C/KC-130J/T aircraft. For the purposes of this sources sought, "C/KC-130 J/T" refers to KC-130J, C-130J, C-130T, KC-130T- 30, and KC-130T aircraft. In addition, this market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible firms of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. Responses will also be utilized by the Government in developing its acquisition/contracting strategy and Statement of Work/Performance Work Statement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 488190 (Other Support Activities for Air Transportation). All interested contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) government website at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award of Government contracts. This sources sought is being used as a market research tool pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 10 and only interested firms who believe they are capable of providing the services noted above and can meet these requirements are invited to respond to this notice. No reimbursement shall be made for any costs associated with providing information in response to this announcement or any follow up information requests. Nothing shall be construed herein or through this market research process to commit or obligate the Government to further action as a result of this research. DISCLAIMER: THIS SOURCES SOUGHT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL. IT DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A SOLICITATION AND SHALL NOT BE CONSTRUED AS A COMMITMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT. RESPONSES IN ANY FORM ARE NOT OFFERS AND THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO AWARD A CONTRACT AS A RESULT OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. NO FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE TO PAY FORPREPARATION OF RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. ANY INFORMATION SUBMITTED BY RESPONDENTS TO THIS TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION IS STRICTLY VOLUNTARY. 2. BACKGROUND Contractor C/KC-130J/T MRO Support will include the following: 1) Depot Level Maintenance: Scheduled Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI) events 1, 2 and 3, performed under a scheduled maintenance program. Scheduled maintenance requirements provide for airframe, systems, and component inspection (through visual and Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI) methods), defect correction, preventative maintenance, and operational checkouts for 540 day and above scheduled maintenance intervals to include material condition inspections. The scheduled maintenance requirements for aircraft subject to this process are the minimum requirements, formulated and established to the depth required to ensure the reliability, operational availability, safe operation, and airworthiness of the aircraft for the duration of the established service period. The scheduled maintenance program will provide depot support throughout the service life of the aircraft. a. PMI 1 includes an aircraft 540-day inspection, PMI 2 includes an aircraft 1080-day inspection. PMI-3 includes Standard Depot Level Maintenance (formerly known as “PMI”). Each event includes all inspections (primary and secondary) due at time of induction and all necessary repairs identified as a result of inspections. b. PMI events (including secondary inspection and repair procedures) for C/KC-130J/T will be based on the latest NAVAIR Specifications. c. The required aircraft throughput is up to 13 PMI 1 and 2 aircraft per year and 8 PMI 3 aircraft per year. d. The Contractor shall be capable of supporting a nominal workload of two (2) aircraft in flow, with a surge capacity to six (6) aircraft in flow. e. The Contractor should be capable of providing support equipment and special tooling associated with the inspection tasks, repairs, servicing operational checks and Functional Check Flights. f. PMI 1,2 and 3 events will be performed at the contractor’s facility. The Contractor will be responsible for providing support equipment and operational ground handling support for arrival, departure and maintenance of the aircraft. 2) In-Service Repairs (ISR): Unscheduled maintenance requirements are those requirements (typically identified as Depot Level Maintenance) which cannot be directly related to a scheduled requirement described herein and which are discovered incidental to the scheduled inspection, or during squadron operational use. a. ISR repairs are expected to be completed either concurrently with PMI events or as standalone actions. 3) Customer Service: Customer Service requirements include but are not limited to conducting Squadron Organizational Level maintenance tasks when performed concurrent with PMI activities and when approved by the Government. 4) Engineering Support: Engineering services necessary to support the requirements of the contract, including but not limited to submittal of repair procedures to be reviewed and approved by the Government. 5) Logistics Support: Logistics services necessary to support the requirements of the contract, including but not limited to submission of timely supply data and material requisition requests necessary for completing aircraft maintenance requirements within an established Turn-Around Time. The Government will provide or directly fund procurement of material. 6) Program Management Support: Program Management necessary to support the requirements of the contract, including annual Program Management Reviews (PMR), weekly production meetings, and Production Plans. 3. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSES Interested businesses shall submit responses by email to the contract specialist, Mr. Greg Webster (gregory.j.webster8.civ@us.navy.mil) and the Procuring Contracting Officer, Mr. Shawn Campbell (shawn.campbell.civ@us.navy.mil). The capability statement package should demonstrate the respondent's ability to provide the requirements as listed above. The capability statement shall be no more than FIFTEEN (15) single-sided 8.5 X 11 inch pages with font no smaller than 10 point. All responses shall include: the company name, the company address, the company's business size as it relates to NAICS 488190, current small business status, CAGE Code, the company's Unique Identity ID (UEI), NAICS code(s) and Points-of-Contact (POC) including name, phone number, fax number, and email address. Within your capability statement package, please include your answers to the following queries: (1) Describe your company's capabilities in performing MRO services on C/KC-130J/T series or similar large, fixed-wing cargo aircraft. Indicate your company’s ability to perform some or all of the PMI events respectively (not partial events). (2) Describe your company's capabilities in performing aircraft corrosion correction, including paint correction using NAVAIR painting standards. (3) Describe past or current Government or commercial maintenance contracts for work on C/KC-130J/T aircraft or similar aircraft (both as prime and sub-contractor). Please include details such as production volume, levels of maintenance performed (organizational, intermediate, or depot), facility attributes, owned tooling and equipment, workforce size and employed labor categories, etc. that demonstrate your ability to perform the work. In addition, include contract numbers, POC, phone number, and email address. (4) Describe your company's ability to mobilize, manage, and finance a contract of this size. (5) Describe your company's workforce skill sets performing similar or identical work. (6) Describe your company's facilities, tooling, and equipment used to perform similar or identical work. Classified material SHALL NOT be submitted. All proprietary or corporate data received shall be clearly identified and will be protected from release to sources outside the Government. Any resulting contract is anticipated to have a security classification level of Secret at time of contract award for personnel and facilities clearances. One electronically submitted response shall be received no later than 5:00pm ET on 16 November 2023 and reference: C-130 Planned Maintenance Interval (PMI) 1/2/3 Sources Sought. Responses to this request may not be returned. The Government is under no obligation to consider information received after the required due date as part of the formal market research for this acquisition.