Request for Interested Manufacturers for C-5M Seats (Pilot Seat: NSN 1680-99-708-9610, Co-Pilot Seat: NSN 1680-99-309-2186, Observer Seat: NSN 1680-01-346-5942, Flight Engineer/Navigator Seat: NSN 1680-01-346-5943)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPRWA1-25-SSS_C5M_Seats
- 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
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers for C-5M aircraft seats, specifically seeking sources with expertise in producing pilot, co-pilot, observer, and flight engineer/navigator seats. These seats are critical aircraft equipment necessary for crew safety during troop transport missions, with specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs) and part numbers identified for each seat type. The agency is primarily interested in identifying manufacturers capable of meeting the technical requirements for these specialized seats. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and interest by March 5, 2025, by emailing Robert (Brad) Berg at robert.berg.9@us.af.mil. The government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition, as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, which allows for a sole source procurement when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements.
The current pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designations for this procurement. The original equipment manufacturer is IPECO Holdings Limited (CAGE K9075), a United Kingdom-based company that currently maintains the configuration and technical data for these seats. The government does not own any technical documentation, which further limits potential competitors. While no specific award value or budget range is mentioned, the procurement is in support of the C-5 aircraft sustainment program. The requirement appears to be for a complete set of seats, with one seat needed for each crew position. The procurement process is currently in a market research phase, and respondents are advised that this notice is for informational purposes only, with no guarantee of contract award and no funds available for response preparation.
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-5M seats:
C-5 Pilot Seat: NSN 1680-99-708-9610, P/N: 4E90000-115A
C-5 Co-Pilot Seat: NSN 1680-99-309-2186, P/N: 4E90000-117A
C-5 Observer Seat NSN: 1680-01-346-5942, P/N: 4E90001-111A
C-5 Flight Engineer/Navigator: NSN 1680-01-346-5943, P/N: 4E90001-109A
ITEM DESCRIPTION
The identified C-5M seat NSNs are essential aircraft equipment, required for air crew safety in flight. Each seat has a requirement of one each per position for a full complement for moving troops to designated mission areas.
IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION
The original equipment manufacturer for this item is IPECO Holdings Limited (CAGE K9075), which maintains its configuration by part number and hardware versions. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, IPECO Holdings Limited of United Kingdom is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the C-5M seats performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce these items and ensure compatibility of the equipment.
INTEREST
The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to IPECO Holdings Limited for the manufacture of the C-5M seats in support of the C-5 aircraft sustainment program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 05 March 2025 by emailing Robert (Brad) Berg (robert.berg.9@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.
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