Request For Proposal: 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 Solicitation Posted
- Solicitation number
- SPRWA1-25-R-0021
- 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
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is procuring C-130 aircraft emergency exit door assemblies, specifically 30 Mid-Fuselage Emergency Depressurization Door Assemblies (NSN 1560-00-593-0051) and 23 Aft Emergency Exit Door Assemblies (NSN 1560-00-098-7967). These specialized escape hatches are critical components for emergency egress and aircraft depressurization across the C-130 fleet supporting the United States Air Force, Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command, and Foreign Military Sales partner nations. The procurement is being conducted under Other Than Full and Open Competition using FAR 6.302-1 due to limited data rights, missing technical drawings, and the absence of approved alternate parts. The government has established this as a one-time, firm-fixed-price contract with a performance period not exceeding one year. Interested parties must express their capability and interest by emailing the contracting officers no later than July 31, 2025.
While the solicitation notice initially states "No Set-Aside Used," the attached government documentation indicates this is actually set aside for small businesses under NAICS code 336413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. Lockheed Martin Corporation is identified as the original designer and manufacturer of these specialized line replaceable units, positioning them as the likely incumbent contractor. The contract will procure a total of 53 escape hatch assemblies across the two part numbers, with these components expected to support the C-130 fleet through its estimated lifecycle extending to 2080. Performance and delivery will be managed through DLA Procurement Operations at Robins Air Force Base in Warner Robins, Georgia, with specific packaging requirements mandating compliance with military standards including heat-treated wooden packaging materials to prevent invasive species transmission.
Notice text
SUBJECT:
This requirement is for the procurement of the C-130 Mid-fuselage (Center) Emergency Depressurization Door Assembly, part number 361932-1, NSN 1560-00-593-0051 and the C-130 Aft Emergency Exit Door Assembly, part number 342281, NSN 1560-00-098-7967. These doors are also referred to as Escape Hatches. The contract will be a one time buy. Further details are provided below:
NSN Quantity
1560-00-593-0051LG 30
1560-00-098-7967LG 23
ITEM DESCRIPTION
This requirement is for sustainment and logistical support necessary for the C-130 fleet to continually provide both strategic and tactical capability to the United States Air Force (USAF), Air National Guard, Air Force Reserve Command and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) partner nations. The C-130 sustainment and logistical support requirements include program management, system and sustaining engineering, technical order management, technical data management, product support, contractor inventory control points, material management, support equipment management, and field services. USAF C-130 depot level maintenance will continue to be performed via Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) Air Logistics Centers (ALCs).
The Hatches are an integrated part of the aircraft external structure made of an aluminum exterior skin, frame, diaphragm, with pressure and weather seals. These hatches serve as personnel emergency escape hatches during egress. The Center Hatch has elastic bungees and an internal locking mechanism that also allows for rapid emergency depressurization of the aircraft. This action will result in a in a one year or one time purchase.
IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION
This requirement is not suitable for competition and will be utilized under 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. This action will result in the award of a new contract, which will be a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) “C” Type Contract.
The C-130 Escape Hatches, designed and manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corporation, are specialized line replaceable units (LRUs) used on various C-130 aircraft models. These hatches allow for emergency egress and, in the case of the center hatch, emergency depressurization of the aircraft. The C-130 has a rough estimated lifespan of 50 years (based on aircraft usage, mission, sustainment costs more than actual component/airframe life), which will extend the expected lifecycle through 2080. Due to this, the agency requires a reliable source for these critical components. However, the Government ability to solicit full and open competition is hindered by limited data rights, missing drawings, and the absence of approved alternate parts. According to DFARS 252.227-7013, the Government cannot release, disclose, or use technical data outside of the Government, or allow others to do so, without written permission from the party that owns the limited rights.
INTEREST
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 31 July 2025 by emailing todd.stimus@us.af.mil and/or victor.henderson.2@us.af.mil. The Government intends to procure these items using FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.
DISCLAIMER
This 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.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| SPRWA1-25-R-0021.pdf | ||
| DD_Form_1653.pdf | ||
| AFMC_158.pdf |
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