SYPNOPSIS/SOLICITATION -C-5 Hydraulic Winches-Remanufacture

The Government is conducting market research for a sole‑source, five‑year effort (two‑year base period with four one‑year options) to remanufacture 95 C‑5 Hydraulic Winches (NSN 1680‑01‑216‑4525, Part 42420‑4). The winches must be restored to original form, fit, function, and interface per Technical Order 13C1‑35‑4, and the contractor must provide all required technical data, engineering drawings, and manuals despite the Government not owning the underlying data. Respondents must demonstrate prior experience remanufacturing the same or similar aircraft components, describe configuration‑management and obsolescence‑mitigation processes, outline how they will handle missing drawings or specifications, and detail their capacity (monthly maximum and surge capability), COOP and cybersecurity safeguards, and ability to generate, process, and store classified material. The solicitation also requires responses to commerciality questions, warranty/return procedures, technology‑insertion ideas, reverse‑engineering opportunities, and data‑item delivery specifications (distribution statements, draft/final copies, submittal schedules). Participation is for informational planning only; no award is guaranteed and the Government will not reimburse any costs incurred. Interested parties should address the RFI to the contracting officer, Ms. Karen Beckford (karen.beckford@us.af.mil), and include contract references, past performance details, and any joint‑venture or teaming arrangements.

Notice ID

dd964441f6ca477591f988d83213dab2

Solicitation Number

FA853826R0014

NAICS Code

811210

Classification Code

J059