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Industry Day C-5M Super Galaxy Structural Honeycomb Panels

Department of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency · DLA AVIATION AT WARNER ROBINS, GA
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
6785465019944ce5b651efe1c9efaf9b
Notice type
Special Notice
NAICS
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-08-06
Response deadline
Sep 7, 2026, 3:59 AM UTC
Place of performance
Warner Robins, GA
Contracting contact
timothy.randall.4@us.af.mil

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Statement of work, as posted

SPECIAL NOTICE Industry Day C-5M Super Galaxy Structural Honeycomb Panels 3-4 August 2026 Warner Robins, GA The 409th SCMS at Robins Air Force Base, GA is seeking to expand its list of qualified vendors to manufacture and deliver critical honeycomb panels for the C-5M Super Galaxy, a large US military cargo transport aircraft. The Opportunity There is an active contract strategy covering over 500 National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for C-5 honeycomb panels and the 409th SCMS is seeking to attract new, interested vendors to bid on these essential components. Low-Volume, High-Value Procurements: Most orders are for small quantities, typically ranging from 1 to 10 units. Initial tooling and set-up costs are covered through a Material Related Set-up CLIN. No First Articles Required. Required Capabilities Seeking companies with the ability to manufacture and deliver complex, adhesive-bonded structural honeycomb panels. This requires: Strict facility control for contamination, temperature, and humidity. Expertise in tracking adhesive life, autoclave operations, and bond line surface preparation. An experienced technical staff capable of interpreting aircraft loft data. Ability to deliver 3D models for any part or assembly derived from aircraft loft data. Qualification Requirements To be considered for an award, contractors must meet the following: Source Qualification: Qualify in accordance with the Source Qualification Statement (SQS). Gain approval from the C-5 Engineering Division (AFLCMC/WLSEBA). Quality System: Maintain an ISO 9002 or AS9100 (or equivalent) certified quality system. System Registrations: Be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and the Enhanced Joint Certification Program (EJCP). System Certified: Level II, Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Program (CMMC). Key Information NAICS Code: 336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing FSC: 1560 Classification Code: 16 – Aircraft Location VECTR Center 1001 S. Armed Forces Blvd. Warner Robins, GA 31088 9 am – 4 pm Registration Pre-registration is required. All parties planning to attend are required to send an email to Adam Randall with names, company name, phone number and email address. If you are unable to attend in person, TEAMS will be available during the briefing presentations the morning of 3 Aug 26. Please make note during pre-registration so a TEAMS invite can be sent to you. Adam Randall DLA Weapons Support Contracting Officer timothy.randall.4@us.af.mil One-on-One Breakout Sessions One-on-One Q&A Sessions will be available for vendors to meet directly with Government Contracting, Engineering, and Program Management personnel. Each session will last for a total of 30 minutes. Because there are only 12 slots available, they will be allocated strictly on a first-come, first-served basis. To reserve a session, you must request your intent during the registration process. If a slot is still available, a member of the Government team will contact you directly to notify you of your assigned time. Tentative Agenda 3 Aug 2026 9 – 11:30 am Briefing Presentations and Q&A with all attendees 11:30 am – 1 pm Lunch 1 – 4 pm One-on-One 30 min Breakout Sessions 4 Aug 2026 9 am – 12 pm One-on-One 30 min Breakout Sessions continued If you are not requesting a breakout session or have a confirmed reserved one-on-one session scheduled on 3 Aug 2026, you will not need to attend on 4 Aug 2026. This Industry Day is for Market Research purposes only and is not a solicitation for proposals.

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Point of contact
Adam Randall
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
timothy.randall.4@us.af.mil
Secondary
vanessa.moes.1@us.af.mil
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