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C-130 Aft Emergency Exit Door Assembly (Escape Hatch) market research

DLA Aviation is researching potential manufacturers for the C-130 Aft Emergency Exit Door Assembly, also known as the Escape Hatch. - Government buyer: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Warner Robins, through the DLA/AWB Contracting Office; the item supports the C-130 Structures Program. - OEM: Lockheed Martin Corp. is identified as the original equipment manufacturer, and its hatches are the only units approved for C-130 aircraft. - Requested item: C-130 Aft Emergency Exit Door Assembly (Escape Hatch), NSN 1560-00-098-7967LG, part number 342281. Quantity is not specified. - Used on C-130H, LC-130H, EC-130H, C-130J, EC-130J, MC-130J, HC-130J, WC-130J, and AC-130J aircraft. - Includes an aluminum exterior skin, frame, diaphragm, pressure and weather seals, elastic bungees, and an internal locking mechanism for emergency egress and rapid depressurization. - Notable requirements and constraints: The Government has limited rights to technical drawings and lacks releasable technical data and drawings. DLA anticipates a sole-source procurement with Lockheed Martin while seeking information from other manufacturers capable of qualifying and producing the item. - This is market research, not a request for proposal or a commitment to award.

Description

Request for Interested Manufacturers of the C-130 Aft Emergency Exit Door Assembly

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-130 Aft Emergency Exit Door Assembly (Escape Hatch), NSN: 1560-00-098-7967LG (Part Number: 342281).

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

The Aft Escape Hatch is utilized on many United States (US) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) aircraft to include C-130H, LC130-H, EC-130H, C-130J, EC-130J, MC-130J, HC-130J, WC130-J, and AC130-J. The Hatch is an integrated part of the aircrafts external structure. It is made of an aluminum exterior skin, frame, diaphragm, and has pressure and weather seals. This hatch serves as a personnel emergency escape hatch during egress. The Escape Hatch has elastic bungees and an internal locking mechanism that allows for rapid emergency de-pressurization of the aircraft. The Department of the Air Force (DAF) has limited data right to the technical drawings.

IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION:

The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Lockheed Martin Corp (CAGE: 98897). Lockheed Martin’s escape hatches are the only approved hatches for use on the C-130s. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. Lockheed Martin has been unwilling to sell the data rights. All previous procurement contracts have been sole source with Lockheed Martin.

INTEREST:

The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Lockheed Martin for the manufacture of the C-130 Aft Escape Hatch in support of the C-130 Structures Program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 25 November 2026 by emailing Adam Jones at adam.jones.19@us.af.mil and Rebecca Taylor at rebecca.taylor.21@us.af.mil. The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by RFO 6.103-1, 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.

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