C - 5 AFCS and CNP Integrated Panel

2026-11-03

Sources Sought SynopsisFROM : Erika Bell / 409 SCMS / GUMATO : DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins ( SPRWA1 ) LOCATION : Robins AFB , GA 31098 - 1813FBO Post Title : Request for Interested Manufacturers for the C - 5 AFCS and CNP Integrated Panel , NSN : 5998 - 01 - 599 - 8134UC and NSN : 5998 - 01 - 599 - 9341UCSUBJECT : 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 AFCS and CNP Integrated Panel , NSN : 5998 - 01 - 599 - 8134UC ( PN : 4V91084 - 101A ) and NSN : 5998 - 01 - 599 - 9341UC ( PN : 4V91083 - 101A ), NAICS 336413 . ITEM DESCRIPTION : The AFCS Panel provides the controls and indicators for automatic flight control of the aircraft . Complete redundancy is provided through the use of two General Purpose Panel Interface ( GPPI ) stack assemblies , two independent power input buses , and two independent edge lighting and annunciator lighting buses . The redundant channels share a single set of controls on the integrated AFCS panel . Failure to repair and produce serviceable assets will cause grounding of C - 5 aircraft . The current sustainment life cycle for these items is 2040 . Impediment to Competition : The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Ducommun , CAGE : 08719 , 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 , Ducommun , CAGE : 08719 , is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the C - 5 AFCS and CNP Integrated Panel 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 Ducommun , CAGE : 08719 , for the manufacture of the C - 5 AFCS and CNP Integrated Panel , NSN : 5998 - 01 - 599 - 8134UC and NSN : 5998 - 01 - 599 - 9341UC in support of the C - 5 program . Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than22 Oct 2025by emailing Roberto Martinez - Perez , 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 . DISCLAIMERThis source 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 .

Georgia

2026-05-10