SAM #N6833526RFI1085

Procurement of Peculiar Support Equipment for KC-130J Aircraft (Lockheed Martin OEM)

This opportunity involves the procurement of specialized support equipment for the KC-130J aircraft, managed by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Lakehurst. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy, Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Lakehurst - OEMs: - Lockheed Martin (primary OEM for KC-130J and related support equipment) - Vendors: - Lockheed Martin (as OEM) - Products/Services Requested: - A comprehensive set of peculiar support equipment and maintenance tools for KC-130J aircraft - Key items include: - TOOL - M.L.G. - SCREW (Part # 5120005257131, Qty: 1) - Sling assemblies, adapters, and dollies for aircraft component handling - ADAPTER, REEL, REFUEL (Part # 1730005887914, Qty: 3) - Cradle assembly (Part # 1730005887919, Qty: 3) - Engine mount removal tool (Part # 5120014555801, Qty: 2) - Specialized gauges, wrenches, and test sets for hydraulic, anti-skid, and flight control systems - Additional items such as hoist base assembly, propeller brush block adjustment kit, and radar altimeter simulator - All items are identified by specific part numbers and National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for precise sourcing - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Equipment is intended to support the C-130 Kinston Depot project, Kuwait Foreign Military Sales, and In Flight Refueling operations - All products must be compatible with KC-130J aircraft and meet OEM specifications - Respondents are encouraged to provide information on equivalent or compatible products/services

Description

Pursuant to FAR 15.101(c)- This is a Request for Information only. There is no solicitation package available. This Sources Sought is being posted to satisfy the requirements of Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 206.103-170(d).

The Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division (NAWCAD), Lakehurst intends to solicit, negotiate, and make an award on a sole-source basis with to Lockheed Martin, CAGE Code: 8X044. This procurement is to acquire the Peculiar Support Equipment identified in Enclosure 1 in support of the C-130 Kinston Depot project, Kuwait Foreign Military Sales, and In Flight Refueling efforts for the KC-130J Program.

THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY.

This RFI is issued for information and planning purposes and is issued in conformance with DFARS PGI 206.103-170; it does not constitute an Invitation for Bid (IFB), a Request for Proposals (RFP), or a Request for Quotes (RFQ). This RFI does not commit the Government to award a contract for any supply or service whatsoever. The Government WILL NOT pay for any information received in response to this RFI, and the Government will not compensate the respondent for any cost incurred in developing the response to this RFI. Respondents are notified that a formal solicitation may be announced under a separate SAM announcement. Any requests for copies of solicitations will not be addressed since this is an RFI, not an IFB, RFP or RFQ. Responses will be treated as information only, and not as proposals. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP. Any comments provided may or may not be included in a formal solicitation. The Government will not release any information marked with a proprietary legend received in response to this RFI to any firms, agencies or individuals outside the Government without written permission in accordance with the legend. Please be advised that all submissions become Government property and will not be returned.

All interested parties should send company information and descriptive literature on currently available products/services that meet the Navy's requirements, as described above. With the response, include a point of contact, phone number, email address, website information, CAGE code, and Business Size Status for the North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code of this RFI. Any responses in reference to this RFI shall be submitted electronically to the Point of Contact associated with this RFI no later than the requested responses date.

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