Request for Interested Manufacturers of P/N: 4C95009-145D, C-5 Mechanical Actuator

Sources Sought Synopsis for C-5 Mechanical Actuator (Request for Interested Manufacturers)FROM:  Mobolaji Ogunsakin Jr./409 SCMS/GUMABTO:     DLA Aviation Procurement Operations at Warner Robins (SPRWA1)LOCATION:  Robins AFB, GA 31098-1813Title:  Request for Interested Manufacturers of P/N: 4C95009-145D, C-5 Mechanical ActuatorSUBJECT: 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 Mechanical Actuator (NSN: 1680-01-181-5673 P/N: 4C95009-145D). The PR number is FD2060-23-00053.ITEM DESCRIPTION: The C-5 mechanical actuator operates to extend and retract leading edge slats.IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION: The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Moog Inc. (Cage Code: 0ZWK8), which maintains its 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. Although this item is similar to commercial items, without rights to the data the Government cannot determine if a suitable substitute would perform the original part’s intended function.  This mechanical actuator is a critical component of the C-5 aircraft. As a result, Moog Inc. is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the C-5 mechanical actuator performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce these items and ensure compatibility of the equipment. INTERESTThe DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source acquisition contract to Moog Inc. in order to fulfill the Government’s requirement for the acquisition of the C-5 mechanical actuator. The rights to the data is not owned by the government. The rights to the data are owned by Moog Inc. Moog Inc. refuses to sell, loan or lease the rights to the data to the government. Moog Inc. is the only source qualified to manufacture the C-5 mechanical actuator.DISCLAIMERThis 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.