Request for Interested Manufacturers for the following C-5 Ladder Actuator:
ID: SPRWA126R0011Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT WARNER ROBINS, GAROBINS A F B, GA, 31098-1813, USA

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Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

AIRCRAFT HYDRAULIC, VACUUM, AND DE-ICING SYSTEM COMPONENTS (1650)

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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Warner Robins, Georgia, is conducting market research to identify manufacturers capable of producing the C-5 Crew Ladder Actuator, identified by National Stock Number (NSN) 1650010751690UC and Part Number (PN) 894244-02. This actuator is a critical component used in the C-5 aircraft's crew entry door ladder, and the government intends to award a sole source contract to Sargent Aerospace & Defense, the original equipment manufacturer, due to their exclusive knowledge and possession of necessary technical data. Interested manufacturers are encouraged to express their capabilities by December 30, 2025, by contacting Kaleb Medders or Jerry Latimer via email, although this announcement does not constitute a solicitation or commitment to award a contract.

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    Roberto Martinez-Perez
    roberto.martinez-perez@dla.mil
    Jerry Latimer
    Jerry.Latimer@us.af.mil
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