Opportunity
SAM #FA8538_SLAT_ACTUATOR
C-5M Galaxy Slat Actuator Assembly Repair Services
Buyer
Air Force Security Forces Center (AFSFC)
Posted
July 01, 2026
Respond By
July 31, 2026
Identifier
FA8538_SLAT_ACTUATOR
NAICS
811310, 336413
This opportunity is issued by the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), C-5M Galaxy Division (WLSEAB), for the repair of C-5 Slat Actuator Assemblies used in the C-5M Galaxy aircraft. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Air Force, AFLCMC/WLSEAB (C-5 Galaxy Division), Air Force Sustainment Center, Robins AFB, Georgia - Products/Services Requested: - Repair services for Electro-Mechanical Linear Actuators (Slat Actuator Jackscrew Assemblies) for the C-5M Galaxy - Specific NSNs: 1680-01-263-1549, 1680-01-263-1551, 1680-01-263-1552, 1680-01-263-1553, 1680-01-263-1554, 1680-01-263-1555, 1680-01-263-1556, 1680-01-263-1557, 1680-01-263-1558, 1680-01-263-1559, 1680-01-263-1560, 1680-01-263-8412, 1680-01-263-8414, 1680-01-275-6308 - Unique or Notable Requirements: - Only sources approved by the design control activity are eligible; engineering source approval is required - Vendors must demonstrate specialized engineering skills, repair knowledge, and experience with similar critical aircraft parts - Required documentation includes factory layouts, lists of machinery and tooling, contract history, asset shipment numbers, drawings, and test results - Adherence to USAF overhaul manuals and ISO 9001 quality standards is mandatory - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the notice - Additional Details: - The actuators are critical components of the C-5M's secondary flight control system - The procurement is for repair services, not new manufacture
Description
AFLCMC/WLSEAB (C-5M Galaxy Division) is seeking qualified vendors to fullfill a requirment for the C-5 Slat Actuator Repair within the C-5M Galaxy Aircraft.
The part requires engineering source approval by the design control activity in order to maintain the quality of the part. Existing unique engineering skills, and repair knowledge by the qualified source(s) require repair of the part by the approved source(s). The approved source(s) retain repair knowledge, or technical data that are not economically available to the government, and the data or knowledge is essential to maintaining the quality of the part. An alternate source must qualify in accordance with the design control activity's procedures, as approved by the cognizant government engineering activity, AFLCMC/WLSEAB (C-5 Galaxy Division).
SECTION A: ITEM IDENTIFICATION
Stock Number (NSN) Nomenclature Description 1680-01-263-1549 Electro-Mechanical Linear Actuator 6B Slat Jackscrew Assy 1680-01-263-1551 Electro-Mechanical Linear Actuator 7A Slat Jackscrew Assy 1680-01-263-1552 Electro-Mechanical Linear Actuator 7B Slat Jackscrew Assy 1680-01-263-1553 Electro-Mechanical Linear Actuator 6A Slat Jackscrew Assy 1680-01-263-1554 Electro-Mechanical Linear Actuator 5B Slat Jackscrew Assy 1680-01-263-1555 Electro-Mechanical Linear Actuator 5A Slat Jackscrew Assy 1680-01-263-1556 Electro-Mechanical Linear Actuator 4B Slat Jackscrew Assy 1680-01-263-1557 Electro-Mechanical Linear Actuator 3B Slat Jackscrew Assy 1680-01-263-1558 Electro-Mechanical Linear Actuator 3A Slat Jackscrew Assy 1680-01-263-1559 Electro-Mechanical Linear Actuator 2A Slat Jackscrew Assy 1680-01-263-1560 Electro-Mechanical Linear Actuator 1B Slat Jackscrew Assy 1680-01-263-8412 Electro-Mechanical Linear Actuator 4A Slat Actuator Assy 1680-01-263-8414 Electro-Mechanical Linear Actuator 2B Slat Actuator Assy 1680-01-275-6308 Electro-Mechanical Linear Actuator 1A Slat Actuator Assy
SECTION C: QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Source approval information: Listed below are the minimum requirements necessary to become a qualified bidder on the equipment listed above. Prospective contractors should report in accordance with MIL-HDBK-831. a) Potential bidders shall provide a summary of the company’s capabilities, including a detailed factory layout, a list of the machinery, fixtures, tooling and test and inspection equipment. b) Potential bidders shall demonstrate the ability and have experience in repair of similar critical aircraft parts, which are currently in use on a large commercial or military transport aircraft. Potential bidders shall provide the following information on the similar items: 1. Contract Number 2. Procuring Agency 3. Contract Value 4. Number of assets shipped 5. Drawings and pictures of similar assets from various angles with written explanation of why the parts are similar 6. Testing requirements 7. Testing capabilities and demonstrates passing results with repaired items