C-130 Full Scale Wing Durability Test

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Opportunity Summary

The Department of the Air Force is seeking support for Phase II of the C-130 Full Scale Wing Durability Test. This requirement encompasses a comprehensive range of engineering and testing services, including test preparation, operations, residual strength testing, teardown inspections, and crack initiation coupon tests. The scope also extends to outer wing testing, additional analyses, program management, and the eventual storage or disposal of test fixtures and materials. Work is categorized under NAICS code 541330 for Engineering Services and PSC code C.

The government intends to award this contract on a sole-source basis to the original equipment manufacturer, Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (CAGE Code: 98897). As the sole designer and developer of the C-130, Lockheed Martin is identified as the only source possessing the necessary technical data rights and specialized experience required to execute the program without incurring prohibitive duplication costs. Consequently, the government is not utilizing FAR Part 12 commercial procedures for this solicitation, nor is the requirement set aside for small business.

The anticipated period of performance is eight years after receipt of order. Interested parties have until the response deadline of February 28, 2017, to submit capability statements or proposals for consideration. Alicia D. Vogel is the designated point of contact for this solicitation, which is identified by solicitation number FA850417R0007.

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Opportunity Details

Response deadline: Feb 28, 2017Expired 3383 days ago
NAICS: 541330 (opens in new tab)
PSC: C (opens in new tab)
Set aside: —
Published: Feb 10, 2017
Updated: Feb 10, 2017
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Contact and place of performance

Point of contact: Alicia D. Vogel

Place of performance: Not specified

Original Description

This requirement is for the procurement of support for C-130 Full Scale Wing Durability Test Phase II requirements. Support requirements include Test Preparation, Operations Test, Residual Strength Test, Teardown Inspection, Test Storage & Disposal, Test Fixture Disposal, Crack Initiation Coupon Test, Outer Wing Test, Additional Test & Analyses, Program Management, Material, and Data. Based upon Market Research, the Government is not using the policies and procedures contained in the Federal Acquisition regulation (FAR) Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in this solicitation. This requirement will not be set-aside for small business, and will be covered under NAICS code 541330. Contract Period of Performance: 8 Years ARO The proposed requirement is for services which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate on a Sole Source basis, under the authority of FAR 13.106-1(b)(1), to the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), Lockheed Martin Aeronautics (CAGE Code: 98897). Lockheed Martin is the sole designer, developer, and manufacturer of the C- 130, and is the only firm that possesses the necessary knowledge, experience and technical data required to perform these efforts. The Government does not own the data rights for the system; therefore, to avoid duplication costs, the Government intends to award the effort pursuant to the authority of 10 U.S.C 2304 (c) (1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1. The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 -- Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Request for Proposal (RFP) will not be posted at http://www.fedbizopps.gov. If you desire to obtain a copy of the RFP, your request must be submitted to [email protected]. No telephonic requests will be accepted. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement or proposal, which shall be considered by the agency. This notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals.

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