Lightweight Hardware Recovery System (LARS) Hardware Refresh
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER.INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, RECONNAISSANCE.FA8509 AFLCMC WIUKA
Location
Warner Robins, GA
Georgia
Estimated Value
N/A
Type
Sources Sought
Service / NAICS
Engineering Services
NAICS 541330
Set-Aside
NONE
Opportunity Summary
This federal contract opportunity from DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER.INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, RECONNAISSANCE.FA8509 AFLCMC WIUKA involves engineering services in Warner Robins, Georgia. This is a NONE set-aside procurement. Responses are due by Apr 28, 2026 (31 days remaining).
Contract Description
This Request for Information is published for Market Research purposes only. The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the capabilities and experience to meet qualification requirements to provide engineering services for AFLCMC SOF C-130 Program Office system and subsystems. THIS IS A REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) ONLY. Potential sources must possess the means to provide a design for a refreshed hardware system for the Lightweight Airborne Recovery System (LARS) on the HC-130J and MC-130J. The design for the LARS hardware refresh shall be a Form-Fit-Function (FFF) replacement of the current hardware components.
Timeline
Posted Date
Mar 27, 2026
Response Deadline
Apr 28, 2026
31 days remaining
What Contractors Should Know
This is a NONE set-aside, meaning only qualifying small businesses may compete.
This falls under Engineering Services (NAICS 541330), one of the core federal facilities and operational service categories.
Work will be performed in Warner Robins, Georgia. Local presence or experience in this area can strengthen your proposal.
Should You Pursue This?
Good Fit If…
- ✓You hold the required NONE certification
- ✓You have operations or past performance in Georgia
- ✓You have direct experience in engineering services
- ✓You have worked with DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER.INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, RECONNAISSANCE.FA8509 AFLCMC WIUKA before
Related Context
Agency
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE.AIR FORCE MATERIEL COMMAND.AIR FORCE LIFE CYCLE MANAGEMENT CENTER.INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, RECONNAISSANCE.FA8509 AFLCMC WIUKA
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Service Category
Engineering Services
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Location
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NAICS Code
541330 — Engineering Services
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Contractor FAQ
What certifications are needed for this NONE contract?
This opportunity requires NONE certification. Contractors must be registered and certified in SAM.gov with the appropriate small business designation to be eligible to submit proposals.
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To bid on this opportunity, you must be registered in SAM.gov. Review the full solicitation documents available at SAM.gov, prepare your technical and cost proposals per the instructions, and submit before the response deadline of Apr 28, 2026.
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