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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... 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 Galaxy aircraft Main Landing Gear, actuators listed below: 1680-01-213-3841UC - MLG Actuator 1680-01-213-3842UC - MLG Actuator ITEM DESCRIPTION The subject actuator is used on the C-5 Galaxy aircraft which is a military transport aircraft. These items are main landing gear and door actuators that are utilized to open the main landing gear doors on the C-5 aircraft. There are four each of each version NSN used per aircraft. These are non-critical application items but are still required in the weapon system’s performance and operation. IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Triumph Gear Systems, Inc. (CAGE 82402), which maintains proprietary manufacturing data for these items. The Government does not own a complete manufacturing data package to release to potential vendors in support of this requirement. As a result, Triumph Gear Systems, Inc. is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the actuator’s performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce the item and ensure compatibility of the equipment. INTEREST The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Triumph Gear Systems Inc. for the production of the subject actuators in support of the C-5 Galaxy aircraft. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 22 May 2020 to Robert Berg, e-mail address: robert.berg.9@us.af.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 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.