SSS FD2060-23-00041.pdf

Sources Sought For C-5 Mechanical Actuators

(Intent to Purchase on Sole-Source Basis)

FROM: Ashley Taylor 409 SCMS/GUMAB

TO: DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1)

LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813

FBO Post Title: Request for Interested Manufacturers

NSN P/N Noun

1680-01-213-3841UC

1680-01-213-3842UC

42357-26

42357-25

Actuator, Mechanical

Actuator, Mechanical

SUBJECT:

Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the Left-Hand and Right-Hand C-5 Mechanical Actuators; Purchase Request number FD2060-23-00041. Applicable NAICS: 336413.

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

The C-5 Main Landing Gear (MLG), Rotary Actuators are used to actuate the four main landing gear on the C-5 aircraft and are the primary actuating mechanism(s) utilized for retraction and extension of the MLG and Door Assembly. The MLG and door actuator assembly is a dual drive rotary unit. The low speed actuator is an oil/grease lubricated gear assembly with the output planetary system mounted inside the hub of the main housing. This housing is a one-piece aluminum forging with integral retraction arms which mounts the complete actuator assembly to the airplane. The actuator output shaft drives the main landing gear, during the retraction and extension of the MLG (retracts and extends the MLG), through the large internal spline on one end while simultaneously driving the MLG doors by means of the door drive arm splined to the opposite end.

Impediment to Competition:

The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Triumph Gear Systems, Inc. (CAGE Code: 82402), which maintains its proprietary manufacturing data for these items. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Triumph Gear Systems, Inc. is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the Mechanical Actuator performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility of the equipment.

INTEREST

The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Triumph Gear Systems, Inc. for the manufacture of the Mechanical Actuators in support of the C-5 Galaxy Aircraft. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 30 June 2022 by emailing Russell McGaha, email: russell.mcgaha@us.af.mil . The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

DISCLAIMER

This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal. It does not constitute a solicitation, and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government. Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement. No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement. Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.