Request for Interested Manufacturers for C-130 Nose Radome NSN: 1560-01-417-5455LG
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- Solicitation number
- SPRWA1-26-00091
- 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
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About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers for the C-130 Nose Radome, Part Number 3333921-1, NSN 1560-01-417-5455LG. This procurement involves a specialized composite aero shell that requires unique tooling to produce and serves as a critical component enclosing the radar, glideslope, and microwave landing systems for C-130 aircraft. The radome is military-specific and not commercially available, requiring manufacturers to build to precise military specifications while meeting complex contour requirements and specialized performance standards. The government seeks vendors with demonstrated expertise, capabilities, and experience in both qualification processes and production of this specialized component. Interested parties must respond by October 15, 2025, via email to designated contracting personnel including Tammy Nottingham and David Brown to express their interest and capability to meet the requirement.
This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designation and faces significant competition impediments due to the original equipment manufacturer Lockheed Martin's exclusive ownership of specialized tooling and technical data packages. Lockheed Martin (CAGE 98897) currently possesses the only known adequate knowledge base for meeting the nose radome's performance requirements and maintains the technical capabilities necessary for production and equipment compatibility assurance. The DLA Aviation Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Lockheed Martin for manufacturing these radomes in support of ongoing C-130 sustainment efforts. The government does not own the complete technical data package required for this procurement, creating a substantial barrier for alternative manufacturers. The solicitation notice does not specify contract values, quantities, or delivery timelines for the radome production requirement.
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 the C-130 Nose Radome, Part Number (P/N) 3333921-1, NSN 1560-01-417-5455LG.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
The radome is a composite aero shell that requires specialized tooling to produce. This radome assembly encloses the radar, glideslope and microwave landing system and is a critical part in the radar’s transmission efficiency and degradation requirements for the enclosed systems. The C-130 radome is military unique and not commercial. Any C-130 radome vendor(s) found would have to build radome’s to the military unique specifications and requirements of part number 3333921-1, NSN 1560-01-417-5455LG and meet critical performance requirements to include the requirement of specialized tooling to allow the part to match the complex contours necessary of the nose radome.
IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION
The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Lockheed Martin (CAGE 98897). Lockheed owns special tooling that was designed specifically for the Nose Radome that supports C-130’s mission and operational requirements. The Government does not own the full technical data package in support of this requirement. As a result, Lockheed Martin is the only known source with adequate knowledge of meeting the Nose Radome’s 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 (CAGE 98897) for the manufacture of the Nose Radome in support of the C-130 sustainment effort. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 15 Oct 2025 by emailing Tammy Nottingham (tammy.nottingham@us.af.mil), David Brown (david.brown.16@us.af.mil), Victor Henderson (victor.henderson.2@us.af.mil) and Jerry Latimer (jerry.latimer@us.af.mil) via email. 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-130 Nose Radome NSN: 1560-01-417-5455LG | Solicitation | |
| Intent to Procure C-130 Nose Radome NSN: 1560-01-417-5455LG | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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