C-5 Nose Landing Gear Door Actuator Assemblies
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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 (USAF) is soliciting proposals for the overhaul and repair of C-5 Nose Landing Gear (NLG) Door Actuator Assemblies. This is a Full and Open Competition for a five-year Requirements Type Contract to ensure the mission-capable status of these critical safety items. The acquisition will utilize a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation methodology. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM EST on July 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the overhaul of specific C-5 NLG Door Actuator Assemblies, identified by NSNs: 1680-01-160-6520UC, 1680-01-160-6519UC, 1680-01-237-0231UC, and 1680-01-237-0230UC. The contractor will provide all necessary resources for inspection, overhaul, and testing to meet delivery schedules, including shortened timelines for Mission Impaired Capability Awaiting Parts (MICAP) and Surge requirements. Overhauled assets must be serviceable and tested to Original Equipment Manufacturer's (OEM) Acceptance Test Procedures (ATPs). The contract also includes provisions for "Beyond Economical Repair" (BER) for these same NSNs.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Requirements Contract
- Duration: Five (5) years, comprising a one (1) year basic period and four (4) one-year ordering periods.
- Competition: Full and Open Competition
- Set-Aside: None (Full and Open Competition)
- Product Service Code: J016 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Aircraft Components And Accessories)
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facility
- Government Furnished Property (GFP): The government will provide specific reparable actuator assemblies (48 units each of the four NSNs) with associated acquisition costs.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
The contractor will be responsible for accurate and timely data reporting, including monthly reports on unit overhaul status. Required Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs) include: Government Property Inventory Report, Commercial Asset Visibility (CAVAF) report, Contract Depot Maintenance (CDM) Monthly Production Report, Accident Incident Report, Request for Variance (RFV), IUID Marking Plan, and GIDEP Alert/Safe Alert Reports. Bidders must also adhere to specific packaging (MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-129) and transportation requirements (F.O.B. Origin/Destination, DCMA coordination). A Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) plan and a Quality Program compliant with FAR 52.246-11 and ISO 9001:2000 are mandatory.
Performance Standards
Overhauled assets must comply with AF Technical Manual Overhaul Instructions (TO 9H2-3-77-3). Performance metrics include passing DCMA inspection with no more than two failures per contract year, 95% initial inspection pass rate, and a limit of one Product Quality Deficiency (PQDR) or Quality Deficiency Report (QDR) per contract year.
Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology. Technical evaluation subfactors include Nose Landing Gear Door Actuator Assembly Overhaul Experience and a Quality System (ISO 9001 or equivalent certification required). Price will be evaluated for completeness, reasonableness, balanced pricing, and Total Evaluated Price (TEP).
Submission & Contact
The Request for Proposal (RFP) and attachments are available on SAM.gov. Technical data is also available on the same website. Questions must be submitted via email only to Alyssa Tanner (alyssa.tanner.1@us.af.mil) or Stacylee Johnson (stacylee.johnson.1@us.af.mil). Phone calls are not accepted. All questions and answers will be posted on SAM.gov. Proposals are due by 5:00 PM EST on July 20, 2026.