KC-130J – In-Flight Refueling Aircraft Parts & Equipment

1 PROGRAM BACKGROUND: This sources sought is issued by the Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR), Patuxent River, MD. The U.S. Marine Corp (USMC) and U.S. Navy Reserves (USNR) Tactical Air Lift Program (KC-130J Aircraft) PMA-207 is conducting a market survey of industry to determine potential interested sources that can provide In-Flight Refueling (IFR) aircraft pods, pods parts, fuse tank parts and equipment manufacturing; associated equipment including spares, repair parts, support equipment, technical manuals, training; and logistical engineering and field technical support. This market research tool is being used to identify potential and eligible vendors of all sizes, prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of a solicitation. Responses will also be utilized by the Government for market research purposes in developing its acquisition/contracting strategy. All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) government website at www.sam.gov to be eligible for award of Government contracts. This sources sought is used as a market research tool pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Part 10 to determine potential sources and their technical capabilities. The result of this market research will contribute to determining the method of procurement. The applicable North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code currently assigned to this procurement is 336413 – Aircraft Auxiliary Parts. The product service code (PSC) is 1680 - Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components. In-Flight Refueling parts/equipment is currently employed on USMC and USNR C-130 aircraft and meets System Performance Specifications for the KC-130J Tanker Aircraft, Model 382U-UUS-93, dated 23 March 2012. The Government does not have the sufficient data rights from the Original Equipment manufacturer to provide a technical data package to manufacture the required parts. All businesses that can meet the requirements of the spe