Request for Interested Manufacturers of the C-130J Radio Control Set
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPRWA1-2708
- 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
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers capable of producing the C-130J Radio Control Set, a control panel component of the TCN-550 TACAN navigation system used on C-130J aircraft. The Radio Control Set serves as a critical flight station component that enables channel and mode selection for radio/telephone operations on the aircraft's center console. The Government is seeking qualified sources with demonstrated expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet both qualification and production requirements for this specialized component. While evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed in this pre-solicitation notice, the Government emphasizes the importance of technical knowledge, possession of required technical data, and proven ability to ensure equipment compatibility with the C-130J platform. Interested parties must express their capability and interest by April 3, 2026, by contacting Kiem Tarpley (kiem.tarpley@us.af.mil) and Vanessa Moes (vanessa.moes.1@us.af.mil).
This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and does not represent a competitive procurement. Rockwell Collins, operating under the DBA Collins Aerospace (CAGE Code: 13499), is identified as the original component manufacturer and the incumbent contractor, with the Government indicating its intent to award a sole source contract to this entity. The Government currently possesses no releasable technical data, drawings, or schematics for the Radio Control Set, creating an impediment to competition, as Rockwell Collins/Collins Aerospace remains the only known source with adequate technical knowledge and required data to produce the item. The pre-solicitation notice does not disclose contract value, quantity requirements, or specific production timelines. This synopsis is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal request for proposal or solicitation.
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-130J Radio Control Set.
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
The Radio Control Set is a control panel component of the TCN-550 TACAN system. The TCN-550 TACAN system is a short-range, omni-bearing, distance-measuring navigation system. The control panel is located on the flight station center console and is used to provide channel and mode selection for R/T operation.
IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION:
The original component manufacturer for this item is Rockwell Collins dba Collins Aerospace (CAGE Code: 13499), which was developed specifically for the C-130J aircraft. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Rockwell Collins dba Collins Aerospace is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the Radio Control Set 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 Rockwell Collins dba Collins Aerospace for the purchase of Radio Control Set in support of the C-130J aircraft program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than (3 April 2026) by emailing Kiem Tarpley (kiem.tarpley@us.af.mil) and Vanessa Moes (vanessa.moes.1@us.af.mil) The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.103-1, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing: Radio Control Set: NSN: 5826-01-439-2708; P/N: 622-5147-002 | Solicitation | |
| Intent to Procure: Radio Control Set (NSN: 5826-01-439-2708) | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| F-15E Multipurpose Display (MPD) Control Panel Assembly | Pre-Solicitation | |
| B1-B Ejection Seat Load Arrestor | Limited / Sole Source Justification | |
| B1-B Ejection Seat Load Arrestor | Solicitation |
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