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Sources Sought Template (Request for Interested Manufacturers) FROM: Vernell Ward/638 SCMS/409th SCMS/GUMAC TO: DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1) LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 3... Sources Sought Template (Request for Interested Manufacturers) FROM: Vernell Ward/638 SCMS/409th SCMS/GUMAC TO: DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1) LOCATION: Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813 FBO Post Title: Request for Interested Manufacturers: C-5 Thrust Reversers (LH/RH) 1560-01-611-6419UC, 1560-01-620-9648UC 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 Thrust Reverser Left/Right Hand, (1560-01-611-6419UC, P/N: 4P39001-130A and 1560-01-620-9648UC, P/N: 4P39001-129A). ITEM DESCRIPTION This requirement is for the purchase of the C-5 Thrust Reverser Left/Right Hand, (1560-01-611-6419UC, P/N: 4P39001-130A and 1560-01-620-9648UC, P/N: 4P39001-129A). The right and left thrust reversers are commercial items modified to military unique items designed to slow the C-5 airplane, reducing the distance required to safely stop during landing and in the air, on the inboard engines, the Thrust Reverser can be deployed to aid in rapid descent. Impediment to Competition: General Electric (GE), (CAGE 062W0), maintains the 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, General Electric is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the C-5 Thrust Reverser 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 General Electric for the manufacture of the Thrust Reversers in support of the C-5 program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 2 July 2024 by emailing Program Manager, Vernell Ward, vernell.ward@us.af.mil, and/or PCO April M. Walls april.walls@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.