C-5 Thrust Reversers
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FD20602600036
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers for C-5 aircraft thrust reversers, specifically seeking sources capable of producing right-hand (NSN 1560-01-611-6419UC) and left-hand (NSN 1560-01-620-9648UC) thrust reverser components. These critical aircraft components are designed to slow the airplane during landing and aid in rapid descent on the C-5's inboard engines. The market research is intended to evaluate manufacturers' expertise, capabilities, and experience in meeting the qualification and production requirements for these specific thrust reverser parts. Interested parties must communicate their capabilities by June 13, 2025, by emailing specified government contacts. The government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition under FAR 6.302-1, which indicates a potentially sole-source procurement strategy based on unique technical requirements.
The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for this opportunity, and no incumbent contractor is mentioned. While the notice does not specify exact award values or quantities, it suggests a focused procurement for specific C-5 aircraft thrust reverser components with part numbers 4P39001-130A and 4P39001-129A. Competition for these components is limited by distribution statements and export control notices within the technical data package. The procurement is explicitly connected to technical documentation, specifically T.O.- 1C-5M-4-11, which provides detailed specifications for the thrust reverser components. Importantly, this is an informational market research effort, and respondents are advised that the synopsis does not constitute a formal solicitation, and no funds are available for response preparation. The government retains full discretion in determining whether to proceed with a formal solicitation based on the responses received.
Notice text
Sources Sought Template
(Request for Interested Manufacturers)
FROM: Brooke Whitford
TO: DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1)
LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813
FBO Post Title: Request for Interested Manufacturersof NSNs 1560-01-611-6419UC, Thrust Reverser RH, and 1560-01-620-9648UC, Thrust Reverser LH
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 NSNs 1560-01-611-6419UC, Thrust Reverser RH, and 1560-01-620-9648UC, Thrust Reverser LH
ITEM DESCRIPTION
The components of interest are Thrust Reverser Righthand, NSN 1560-01-611-6419UC, P/N- 4P39001-130A , T.O.- 1C-5M-4-11 F / 4 I / 1,, and Thrust Reverser Lefthand, NSN 1560-01-620-9648UC, P/N- 4P39001-129A, T.O.- 1C-5M-4-11 F / 3 I / 1 on the C-5 aircraft , whose primary function is to slow the airplane, reducing the distance required to safely stop during landing and in the air, on the inboard engines, the Thrust Reversers can be deployed to aid in rapid descent.
IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION:
Competition is limited to entities that meet requirements set forth by Distribution Statements and Export Control Notices of the technical data package.
INTEREST
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 13 June 2025 by emailing Brooke Whitford, Brooke.whitford.3@us.af.mil, Aaron Christiansen, aaron.christiansen.2@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.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C-5 Thrust Reversers | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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