Intent to Procure C-130 Nose Radome NSN: 1560-01-417-5455LG
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPRWA126R0019
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- PSC
- 1560 Airframe Structural Components
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States
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About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation intends to procure 42 C-130 nose radomes (Part Number 3333921-1, NSN 1560-01-417-5455LG) through a firm fixed price request for proposal anticipated to be released on or before March 5, 2026. These radome assemblies are critical components used on C-130H and C-130J model aircraft, serving to enclose the radar, glide-slope, and microwave landing system. A primary technical requirement is the maintenance of a critical radar window area within the radome to ensure transmission efficiency and meet degradation requirements for the enclosed systems. The contract will be evaluated based on the contractor's ability to meet these technical specifications and performance standards. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on February 18, 2026, with a deadline of March 5, 2026; however, this notice is informational only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment by the government.
This procurement is designated as a sole source award with no small business set-aside. Lockheed Martin Corporation, the original equipment manufacturer, is expected to be the primary contractor, with General Dynamics currently serving as a subcontractor for radome production. These two companies are the only known sources with previous government production experience for this component. The radomes have a projected operational life through 2034 based on supply chain management system forecasts and flying hour data. No specific contract value or budget range has been announced in this pre-solicitation notice. Interested parties should note that responses to this announcement are voluntary and non-binding, and the government incurs no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement.
Notice text
Intent to Procure: C-130 radome, Part Number (P/N) 3333921-1, NSN 1560-01-417-5455LG
Description
The Government intends to release a firm fixed price request for proposal on or before 5 March 2026 sole source to Lockheed Martin Corporation for the manufacture of the C-130 Radome. The quantity is 42. The 3333921-1 nose radome, used on C-130H and C-130J model aircraft, has a projected life through 2034. Supply chain management system forecast databases show flying hours and forecasts out to 2034. This radome assembly encloses the radar, the glide-slope, and the microwave landing system. A critical radar window area must be maintained in the radome to meet transmission efficiency and degradation requirements for the enclosed systems
Impediment to Competition:
Lockheed Martin (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and General Dynamics are the only sources who have produced the Radome for the Government in the past. Currently, General Dynamics produces the Radome as a subcontractor for Lockheed Martin.
DISCLAIMER
This 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-130 Nose Radome NSN: 1560-01-417-5455LG | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| Request for Interested Manufacturers for C-130 Nose Radome NSN: 1560-01-417-5455LG | Pre-Solicitation |
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