Repair of C-130 Power Transformer

Background
The United States Air Force is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the repair of C-130 Power Transformers. This effort is being led by the Supply Chain Management Squadron located at Tinker Air Force Base. The goal of this market research is to determine if the requirement can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside, and to gather information that will inform the best acquisition strategy for this requirement.

Work Details
The contractor shall be capable of furnishing all required labor, material, facilities, and equipment necessary to accomplish the following tasks: repair, test, preservation, packaging, and return of units. Responsibilities also include supply chain management, logistics, forecasting of parts, long-lead parts procurement, reparable forecasting, addressing obsolescence issues, and ensuring delivery of completed assets.

The specific repair requirements are identified by part numbers and NSNs (National Stock Numbers) which are not detailed in this document.

Period of Performance
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Place of Performance
The work will be performed at Tinker Air Force Base.

Bidder Requirements
Interested sources must include Small Businesses, Small Disadvantaged Businesses, 8(a) businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, Women-Owned Small Businesses. There are no specific security clearances or licenses mentioned in the solicitation.

Incumbent Analysis (see Incumbents section for more detail)
This opportunity appears to have a confirmed incumbent, with GE Aviation Systems awarded multiple prior contracts under FA811722D0008 and related contract numbers for “Repair of C-130 Power Transformer” work at Tinker AFB. Prior awards include repair of the C-130 aircraft power transformer rectifier unit (TRU), NSN 6120-01-452-1359, part number DSH1079-1, with award values ranging from approximately $43K to $266K for individual task periods and an overall related award value of about $1.1M. The current sources sought describes repair, test, preservation, packaging, and return of C-130 power transformers identified by part numbers/NSNs, which aligns closely with the scope and specific transformer/rectifier unit previously repaired.