The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Warner Robins, Georgia, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the C-5 Distribution Box, NSN: 6110011976781UC, Part Number: 4V10045-101A. This item is crucial for distributing electrical power from primary sources to various electrical and electronic components of the C-5 aircraft. The DLA intends to award a sole source contract to Lockheed Martin Corporation, the original equipment manufacturer, due to their exclusive possession of the necessary technical data and capabilities. Interested parties who believe they can meet the requirements must express their interest by emailing Roberto Martinez-Perez at roberto.martinez-perez@dla.mil by January 20, 2026, although this announcement does not constitute a solicitation or guarantee of contract award.

**Sources Sought**

**FROM: 409 SCMS/GUMA**

**TO:** DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1)

**LOCATION:** Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813

**FBO Post Title:** Request for Interested Manufacturers for C-5 Distribution Box, NSN: 6110011976781UC

**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-5 Distribution Box, NSN: 6110011976781UC, Part Number: 4V10045-101A.

**ITEM DESCRIPTION:**

The C-5 Distribution Box, NSN: 6110011976781UC/ Part Number: 4V10045-101A, is primarily used to distribute electrical power from one or more primary power sources to various electrical and electronic items for the C-5 aircraft.

**Impediment to Competition:**

The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Lockheed Martin Corporation (CAGE 98897), which maintains its data and repair. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Lockheed Martin Corporation is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the C-5 Distribution Box’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 Corporation (CAGE 98897) for the manufacture of the C-5 Distribution Box, NSN: 6110011976781UC, Part Number: 4V10045-101A, in support of the C-5 program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than January 20, 2026 by emailing your name and email address to PCO roberto.martinez-perez@dla.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 because 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.

Buyer

Original Source