Aileron Boost System Deactivation Test and Analysis

Description: C-130J Aileron Boost System Deactivation for Low-Speed Operations Test and Analysis

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), C-130 Logistics Support and Sustainment Branch, WLNA is seeking sources to deactivate the aileron boost system and conduct inflight testing and analysis to determine the feasibility of permanently strapping the aileron boost system to facilitate low-speed operations. The REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) is being issued to help determine the availability of qualified companies, technically of meeting the Government requirement. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP), NOR IS IT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ). It is not to be construed as a commitment by the requesting party to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract. Responses will not be considered as proposals nor quotes. This RFI will not result in a contract award. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this RFI.

This SAM.gov sources sought notice is strictly for market research. Acknowledgment of receipt of response will not be made, nor will respondents be notified of Government's evaluation of the information received. As a result of this RFI, the Government may issue an RFP; however, should such requirements materialize, no basis for claims against the Government shall arise resulting from any response to the RFI (e.g., use of such information as either part of its evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement). All respondents are requested to identify their firm's size and type of business (e.g., large business, small business, service disabled, HUB zone, 8(a), etc.). The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 541330, size standard $47M.

Respondents should be aware that it will be the responsibility for each offeror to submit their capabilities statement, communicating their ability to meet the abovementioned request. The purpose of this notice is to identify capable, interested vendors.