The Government intends to release a firm fixed-price request for proposal on or before March 30, 2026, for an actuating linear cylinder assembly used on the C-5 crew entry door ladder. This procurement is intended as a sole source to Sargent Aerospace & Defense LLC. The justification is that Sargent Aerospace is the original equipment manufacturer and the only known source with the necessary technical data and capabilities to produce the item. No budget information is provided. This announcement is for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation.

FROM: 409 SCMS/GUMAB TO: DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1) LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813 FBO Post Title: Request for Interested Manufacturers for the following C-5 La... FROM: 409 SCMS/GUMAB TO: DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1) LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813 FBO Post Title: Request for Interested Manufacturers for the following C-5 Ladder Actuator: National Stock Number (NSN) Part Number (PN) Cage Code NAICS 1650010751690UC 894244-02 78062 336413 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 Crew Ladder Actuator listed above. The Purchase Request number is FD20602600077. ITEM DESCRIPTION This item is an actuating linear cylinder assembly that contains a piston. Item is used on the C-5 crew entry door ladder. Impediment to Competition: The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Sargent Aerospace & Defense, LLC. (CAGE 78062). Sargent Aerospace & Defense maintains its configuration by part number and software version. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Sargent Aerospace & Defense is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the subject cylinder assembly 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 Sargent Aerospace & Defense for the manufacture of the subject ladder actuator in support of the C-5 aircraft. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 30 Dec 2025 by emailing Kaleb Medders at kaleb.medders@us.af.mil and/or Jerry Latimer at jerry.latimer@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 request for interested manufacturers 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.