C-130J Five (5) Production Aircraft

NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE PROCUREMENT - C-130J Production Aircraft Contract. This is a synopsis which is not a request for competitive proposals. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) is planning for the procurement of five (5) C-130J aircraft or C-130J variants. The C-130J Super Hercules is a four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. The C-130J is the latest iteration of historic C-130 aircraft. The C-130J is equipped with new engines, flight deck and other systems designed for military, civilian and humanitarian aid operations. Based on the aforementioned requirements and an assessment of technical and programmatic risk to the Government, a contract award on a Sole Source basis codified via 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) and implemented via FAR 6.302-1(a)(1), "Only One Responsible Source" is contemplated. Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Company (LM Aero), Marietta, GA, is currently the prime contractor for the C-130J production program in Full Rate Production. The five (5) aircraft are to be delivered in FY19-FY20. Offerors who are capable of meeting the requirements stated above shall fully identify their interest and submit, in writing, information documenting their qualifications and capabilities to meet the requirements stated above within 15 days after publication of this synopsis. The response for five (5) Aircraft should be concise, program specific and include all of the following areas: (1) possess program management, fabrication/assembly, and quality assurance personnel; (2) possess the material, engineering, factory and flight test equipment and physical facilities; (3) be a responsible contractor with demonstrated recent total aircraft system responsibility; (4) be capable of delivering qualified aircraft in accordance with the above schedule; and, (5) include in their response to this notice evidence of these capabilities. The offeror shall also indicate their size status in relation to NAICS 336411. Reprocurement data is not available. Note that the production of the supplies listed requires a substantial initial investment or an extended period of preparation for manufacture. If there are any questions with regard to this acquisition, please contact Marina Schemmel, Contract Negotiator, AFLCMC/WLNN, (937) 656-5348 or Joseph Fountain, Contracting Officer, AFLCMC/WLNN, (937) 656-5815. This synopsis is not to be construed as a commitment on the part of the Government to award a contract nor does the Government intend to directly pay for any information of responses submitted.