Sources Sought SYNOPSIS

SOURCES SOUGHT SYNOPSIS

C-5 Moving Island Actuators—Emergency Repair
Organization: 409th Supply Chain Management Squadron, Mechanical Section (409 SCMS/GUMA)Air Force Sustainment CenterRobins Air Force Base, Georgia

NOTICE

This is a Sources Sought Notice and market-research tool only. This notice is not a solicitation, request for proposal, request for quotation, invitation for bid, or commitment by the Government to award a contract. The Government is conducting this market research to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, experience, repair data, special tooling, and qualifications necessary to meet the requirements for repair and overhaul of C-5 Moving Island Actuators for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel. The level of security clearance and extent of foreign participation associated with this requirement have not been determined. Participation in this market research does not ensure participation in a future solicitation or contract award. The Government will not reimburse respondents for any costs or expenses associated with responding to this notice or participating in this market survey. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to respond. Joint ventures and teaming arrangements are encouraged.

PURPOSE AND REQUIREMENT DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the repair data, expertise, capabilities, and experience necessary to meet qualification requirements for C-5 Moving Island Actuators. C-5 Moving Island Actuators are part of the aircraft secondary flight-control system and control the moving-island section of the slats. The moving islands provide aerodynamic sealing when the slats are retracted and move out of the way when the slats are extended. The C-5 Moving Island Actuators position the slat moving islands over the engine pylons in tandem with slat extension and retraction. The items are critical to the function of the C-5 aircraft slat system. Repair and overhaul require strict control of processes to ensure proper functioning and full design life on the aircraft. Special equipment and tooling identified in the applicable USAF overhaul manual are required to perform this repair. Failure of C-5 Moving Island Actuators could place the aircraft and crew in an extremely hazardous situation due to restrictions in slat movement and damage to critical surrounding components. Such failure could result in asymmetrical slat conditions or a significantly reduced operating envelope. Component failures during critical phases of flight may increase aircrew task saturation and the risk of aircraft mishap. Failure under these conditions could result in loss of life and/or aircraft.