U.S. AIR FORCE · AFLCMC
C-130J Contractor Kit Installation 2 (CKI 2)
Combined Block 7.0/8.1 Upgrade Modification to the United States Air Force C-130J Fleet
FA862524RB001
Inactive Sources Sought · Capture Readiness
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Opportunity Summary
CKI 2 concerns installation of government-furnished modification kits and applicable delta kits on C-130J aircraft variants. The public sources-sought notice is closed and inactive. It is market research, not an open solicitation or an invitation to submit a proposal. No final RFP or current proposal deadline has been verified.
Opportunity in a Nutshell
| Item | Verified context |
|---|---|
| Official notice ID | FA862524RB001 |
| Agency | Department of the Air Force, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, Mobility Aircraft, FA8625 AFLCMC WLNK C130 |
| Current source status | Inactive Sources Sought. Historical market research, not an open bid. |
| Competition strategy | The RFI explored a partial or total small-business set-aside. Final acquisition strategy remains unverified; the notice classification is not a final eligibility determination. |
| NAICS / PSC | 336411 · Aircraft Manufacturing / N016 · Installation of Equipment, Aircraft Components and Accessories |
| Contract value and structure | No final ceiling, award structure or ordering period established in the reviewed public notice. |
| Historical response window | The sources-sought response window closed February 2, 2026. This is not a proposal deadline. |
| Proposal deadline | No final proposal submission deadline verified. |
| Technical-document access | Technical Orders and Time Compliance Technical Orders require an authorized request through the contracting office and delivery through DoD SAFE. Controlled documents were not reviewed. |
| Official source | Read the government notice on SAM.gov |
Background
The Block 8.1 upgrade integrates aircraft systems and software through a coordinated modification effort. The government’s public description identifies aircraft induction, inspection, installation, quality assurance, ground testing and functional or acceptance flight activities. A credible capture approach should address the complete workflow and distinguish government-furnished kits from contractor execution responsibilities.
Capture Priorities
01 Aircraft-modification execution
Map relevant experience to induction, installation, inspection, testing and return to service. Do not treat this as a simple hardware supply opportunity. Final technical instructions must govern the work.
02 Government-furnished kit accountability
Group A comprises fabricated installation parts such as wiring, plugs, racks and common hardware. Group B includes Block 8.1 line-replaceable units and associated licenses. Plan for traceability, configuration control and accountable handling.
03 Capacity, quality and teaming
Assess facilities, workforce, quality processes and variant-specific experience against authorized technical documentation. Identify evidence gaps and appropriate partners without assuming an unconfirmed final set-aside or award model.
04 Readiness before a final solicitation
Monitor official updates, validate the eventual instructions and evaluation criteria, and resolve access requirements through authorized channels. Do not reuse a historical RFI response limit as a proposal page limit.
How GDI Consulting Can Help
GDI Consulting supports opportunity qualification, capture planning, teaming analysis, proposal management, writing and compliance review. We tailor the work to your company’s documented capabilities and the actual solicitation, rather than producing a generic response.
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Source basis: full GovWin Snapshot, Description and Timeline, reconciled against the official public notice reviewed October 22, 2026. Government documents control over planning estimates. Controlled technical attachments were not reviewed or reproduced. Capture priorities are GDI Consulting analysis, not additional government requirements.