C-130 Butterfly Valve

The US Air Force is seeking a contractor to provide a C-130 Butterfly Valve. The solicitation requires the contractor to submit a Production Surge Plan, which includes information on the maximum sustainable production rate, long-leadtime items, and subcontractor capabilities. The plan should also identify potential impacts on other government contracts and the contractor's commercial business. The contractor must provide lists of items, contracts, and materials, as well as information on labor requirements and production equipment. • The Production Surge Plan should include a production buildup schedule and a statement verifying that vertical planning has been done. • The contractor must identify long-leadtime, critical, or pacing items and provide a list of subcontractors and vendors. • The plan should describe the impact of surging the contract on other government contracts and the contractor's commercial business. • The contractor must identify additional skilled labor requirements and provide a list of strategic or critical materials and substitute materials. • The plan should include a list of production equipment and tooling that could increase surge production rate capability.