C-5 Avionics Regulated Transformer Rectifier Unit (RTRU) 400 AMP

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Notice type
Solicitation
Solicitation #
SPRWA1-26-R-0016
NAICS
335311
PSC
6120
Posted
June 9, 2026
Response due
July 11, 2026

What this opportunity is

The Department of Defense is seeking to procure the C-5 Avionics Regulated Transformer Rectifier Unit (RTRU) 400 AMP through a sole source Indefinite Delivery Contract with GE Aviation. This opportunity is suitable for businesses with capabilities in manufacturing specialized avionics components, particularly those familiar with FAR 6.302-1 regulations. As this is a solicitation notice, interested parties should track the opportunity closely, as it may not be open for competitive bidding.

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Description

Statement of Work (SOW) FOR Regulated Transformer Rectifier Unit (RTRU) 400 AMP PR #: FD2060-26-00099 April 30, 2026 -- 1 of 9 -- 1.0 Introduction 1.1 Purpose: This Statement of Work (SOW) describes the services required to procure a production first article flight-ready Regulated Transformer Rectifier Unit (RTRU) 400 AMP for use on the C-5 aircraft. The RTRUs provide regulated +28 Volts Direct Current (VDC), at 400A maximum. The RTRU takes as input 115 Volts Alternating Current (VAC), 400 Hertz (Hz), 3- phase power. For the 400 AMP RTRU, there are two (2) assets per aircraft. These items will be used on the C-5 aircraft until the expected aircraft retirement of 2050.The RTRU is an essential asset for C-5 Avionics. The contractor shall deliver production first article assets that pass all qualification testing along with the official test results. Upon First Article approval, the Government reserves the right to execute subsequent delivery orders for production quantities. In production of the Regulated Transformer Rectifier Unit (RTRU) 400 AMP the contractor shall manufacture, inspect, test, and deliver Regulated Transformer Rectifier Unit (RTRU) 400 AMP assets that conform to the approved design. 1.2 Background: 1.2 Background: The SOW tasks the contractor to provide a Form, Fit, Function and Interface (F3I) production flight-ready Regulated Transformer Rectifier Unit (RTRU) 400 AMP with support of first article requirements. RTRU is unique to the C-5M aircraft. Diminishing Manufacturing Sources and Material Shortages (DMSMS) and obsolescence issues identified during the design/manufacture of these components will need to be resolved. 2.0 Contractor Requirements 2.1 Loss of Government Property: Reporting Loss of Government Property, the contractor shall use the Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) eTools software application to report loss of Government property at the site below IAW the FAR and applicable supplements and shall be in compliance with all applicable guidance and clauses listed in the contract. The reporting requirement does not change any liability provisions or other reporting requirements that may exist under the contract/order. http://www.dcma.mil/aboutetools.cfm 2.2 Return/Retention of Government Property: All deliverable items generated under the contract/order becomes the property of the Government and shall be returned to the Government upon completion of the contract/order. All Department of Defense (DD) Form 1423-1, Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables become the property of the Government upon receipt. 2.3 Data Requirements: Contractor shall ensure that all reporting as specified under the following CDRLs is accomplished. All data requirements apply to each year and shall not be separately priced. Some exhibits may apply to out-years. A001: Item Unique Identification (IUID) Marking Plan, DI-MGMT-81803A A002: Item Unique Identification (IUID) Marking Activity, Validation and Verification Report, DI-MGMT-81804A A003: Counterfeit Prevention Plan (CPP), DI-MISC-81832 -- 2 of 9 -- A004: First Article Test/Inspection Procedures and Plan (FAT/IPP), DI-NDTI-82327 A005: First Article Test/Inspection Procedures and Report (FAT/IPR), DI-NDTI-82326 2.4 Government System(s): The Government will provide contractor personnel access to system(s) necessary to perform tasks under the contract/order. Upon completion/termination of the contract/order or transfer/termination of contractor personnel, the system account(s) will be closed. 3.0 Technical Requirements All requirements within this document are IAW Source Control Drawing (SCD) 4B99005, Specification document LG03ER0144, and Interface Control Document LG03ER0124. 3.1 Period and Place of Performance 3.1.1 Contract/Order Period of Performance: The period of performance for the contract/order is for one (1) basic year followed by four (4) one-year options for a total of five (5) years with delivery of first article flight-ready prototypes within 3 months of contract award. 3.1.2 Place of Performance: These services will be performed at facilities established by the contractor. Flight testing or integration testing is expected to be performed on an USAF installation. 3.2 Task Description: The Regulated Transformer Rectifier Unit (RTRU) 400 AMP design shall be a Form, Fit, Function, and Interface (F3I) replacement for the legacy item and shall incorporate current, nonproprietary parts and technology with qualified sources defined by drawings and specifications. All production first article units shall pass the Formal Qualification as specified in Source Control Drawing (SCD), 4B99005. The Contractor shall deliver to the 409 th SCMS/GUMAA for validation, one (1) production first article flight-ready unit within 3 months of contract award 3.3 Item Unique Identification (IUID) Marking Plan 3.3.1 Item Identification and Valuation, unique item identification is a method of marking items with unique item identifiers which have machine-readable data elements. Unique item identification is required for all items to be delivered to the DoD that meet the criteria established IAW the FAR and applicable supplements and shall be in compliance with all applicable guidance and clauses listed in the contract. 3.3.2 The contractor shall mark items in accordance with contract clauses, and Military Standard (MIL- STD)-130N, Department of Defense Standard Practice / Identification Marking of U.S. Military Property. [A001, DI-MGMT-81803A, IUID Marking Plan] 3.3.3 IAW the Department of Defense Guide to Uniquely Identifying Items Assuring Valuation, Accountability and Control of Government Property, the Government agent or -- 3 of 9 -- contractor representative responsible for causing “life cycle events” (i.e., abandoned, consumed, destroyed by accident, destroyed by combat, donated, exchanged – repair, exchanged – sold, exchanged – warranty, expended – experimental/target, expended – normal use, leased, loaned, lost, rei

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