Request for Interested Manufacturers for C-5M Seats (Pilot Seat: NSN 1680-99-708-9610, Co-Pilot Seat: NSN 1680-99-309-2186, Observer Seat: NSN 1680-01-346-5942, Flight Engineer/Navigator Seat: NSN 1680-01-346-5943)

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the qualification and production of C-5M seats (Pilot Seat: NSN 1680-99-708-9610, Co-Pilot Seat: NSN 1680-99-309-2186, Observer Seat: NSN 1680-01-346-5942, Flight Engineer/Navigator Seat: NSN 1680-01-346-5943). This is a Sources Sought notice, not a request for proposal, with responses due by 05 March 2025 via email to Robert Berg (robert.berg.9 us.af.mil). The Government intends to procure these items on a sole source basis to IPECO Holdings Limited (CAGE K9075) due to their unique configuration control by part number and hardware versions, and as the only known source possessing the required technical data and capabilities to ensure compatibility of the C-5M seats. This procurement is being conducted under FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

Notice ID

2ff068f209094ffb977d94f9ba69007a

Solicitation Number

SPRWA1-25-SSS_C5M_Seats

NAICS Code

336413

Classification Code

1680