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    LIGHTWEIGHT HARDWARE RECOVERY SYSTEM (LARS) HARDWARE REFRESH

    Issued by DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE · FA8509 AFLCMC WIUKA
    Sol. FA8509-26-LARSRFISources SoughtROBINS AFB, GA
    Open · 5d remaining
    DAYS TO CLOSE
    5
    closes Apr 28, 2026
    POSTED
    Mar 27, 2026
    Publication date
    NAICS CODE
    541330
    Primary industry classification
    PSC CODE
    B541
    Product & service classification

    AI Summary

    The Department of Defense is seeking information on potential sources for engineering services to refresh the Lightweight Airborne Recovery System (LARS) hardware for the HC-130J and MC-130J. This RFI aims to identify capabilities for a Form-Fit-Function replacement of current hardware components.

    Contract details

    Solicitation No.
    FA8509-26-LARSRFI
    Notice Type
    Sources Sought
    Posted Date
    March 27, 2026
    Response Deadline
    April 28, 2026
    NAICS Code
    541330AI guide
    PSC / Class Code
    B541
    Issuing Office
    FA8509 AFLCMC WIUKA
    Sub-Agency
    DEPT OF THE AIR FORCE
    Agency
    DEPT OF DEFENSE
    Primary Contact
    Carolyn Blann
    City
    ROBINS AFB
    State
    GA
    ZIP Code
    31098-1670
    AI Product/Service
    service

    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.

    Key dates

    1. March 27, 2026Posted Date
    2. April 28, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

    AI search tags

    engineering serviceshardware designmilitary systemsairborne recovery systems

    Frequently asked questions

    LIGHTWEIGHT HARDWARE RECOVERY SYSTEM (LARS) HARDWARE REFRESH is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.

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