C-5 Ladder Actuator SPRWA126R0011
Summary
AI-generated · Dec 16, 2025Market research is being conducted to identify manufacturers with the capability to qualify and produce the C-5 Crew Ladder Actuator, a linear actuating cylinder assembly with a piston used on the C-5 crew entry door ladder. The original equipment manufacturer is Sargent Aerospace & Defense, and the government does not possess releasable technical data for this item, making Sargent the only known source with the necessary knowledge and data to produce it and ensure compatibility.
The government intends to award a sole-source contract to Sargent under FAR 6.302-1. This notice is informational only and not a solicitation; responses are voluntary, and no funds are provided to pay for preparation. Other interested parties may indicate their interest and capability by the stated deadline through the designated contracting office contacts.
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.
From Sources Sought posted on Dec 15, 2025INTENT TO PROCURE: The Government intends to release a firm fixed price request for proposal on or before 30 March 2026 sole source to Sargent Aerospace & Defense LLC (Cage Code 78062) for 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. DISCLAIMER This 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 because 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.
From Presolicitation posted on Mar 13, 2026Solicitation This action is to establish a contract for the acquisition of the C-5 Crew Ladder Actuator, NSN: 1650-01-075-1690, P/N: 894244-02 The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a single definitive contract for the manufacture of the actuating linear cylinder assembly that contains a piston. Item is used on the C-5 crew entry door ladder. The quantity is 26. This sole source effort will be IAW FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements, under which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate only with the original equipment manufacturer for this item, Sargent Aerospace & Defense, LLC. (CAGE 78062). which 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.
From Solicitation posted on Apr 06, 2026Notice history
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Presolicitation Posted Mar 13, 2026View changes (4)
- Title: Request for Interested Manufacturers for the following C-5 Ladder Actuator: → Presolicitation for the following C-5 Ladder Actuator
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Sources Sought → Presolicitation
- Response Deadline: Dec 30, 2025 → Mar 30, 2026
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Solicitation LATEST Posted Apr 06, 2026View changes (4)
- Title: Presolicitation for the following C-5 Ladder Actuator → C-5 Ladder Actuator
- Description: Description was updated
- Notice Type: Presolicitation → Solicitation
- Response Deadline: Mar 30, 2026 → May 06, 2026
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