Request for Interested Manufacturers: C-130 AFT (Rear) Emergency Exit Door Assembly (Escape Hatch) 1560-00-098-7967; C-130 Mid-Fuselage (Center) Emergency Depressurization Door Assembly (Escape Hatch) 1560-00-593-0051
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPRWA1-25-00079
- 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
- 1560 Airframe Structural Components
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
The Department of Defense's Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the procurement of C-130 Airframe Structural Components, specifically the Mid-Fuselage and AFT Escape Hatches. These components provide crew members with an emergency escape and depressurization point on the C-130 aircraft. The government does not possess the required technical data to support open competition, as the original equipment manufacturer, Lockheed Martin, maintains the necessary configuration and performance data. As a result, the government intends to award a sole-source contract to Lockheed Martin under FAR 6.302-1, unless other interested parties can demonstrate their capability to meet the requirements by the December 5, 2024 deadline. Respondents are required to email their interest and capability to the provided government points of contact.
This procurement is not set-aside, and the government has not provided any information on the potential award value or budget range. However, the Pre-solicitation notice indicates that Lockheed Martin is the only known source with the required technical data and capabilities to produce these specialized escape hatch components and ensure compatibility with the C-130 aircraft.
Notice text
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 PR# FD2060-25-00079.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
The Mid-Fuselage and AFT Escape Hatches provide crew members an escape point in emergency situations. Located at the top center and top rear of the aircraft, respectively. The Mid-Fuselage Escape Hatch also allows crew members to depressurize the aircraft in emergency situations.
IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION
The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Lockheed Martin (CAGE 98897), which maintains its configuration by part number and software version. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Lockheed Martin is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the AFT Escape Hatch and Mid-Fuselage Escape Hatch 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 Lockheed Martin in support of the C-130 program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 05 Dec 2024 by emailing Brandon Kaigler at brandon.kaigler@us.af.mil, Todd Stimus at todd.stimus@us.af.mil, and Victor Henderson at victor.henderson.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 source 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 because 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
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