Request for Interested Manufacturers 1680-01-683-8772
| Agency: | DEPT OF DEFENSE |
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| State: | Georgia |
| Type of Government: | Federal |
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| Set Aside: | No Set aside used |
| Posted Date: | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Due Date: | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Solicitation No: | SPRWA1-26-R-0010 |
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Description
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- Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
- Original Published Date: Dec 10, 2025 02:54 pm EST
- Original Response Date: Dec 26, 2025 05:00 pm EST
- Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
- Original Inactive Date: Jan 10, 2026
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Initiative:
- None
- Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
- Product Service Code: 1680 - MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS
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NAICS Code:
- 336413 - Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
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Place of Performance:
Warner Robins , GA 31098USA
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 Hose Reel Assembly, NSN 1680-01-683-8772, PN 149R1050-109.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
The HC/MC-130 Hose Reel Assembly, National Stock Number (NSN):1680-01-683-8772, Part Number (P/N): 149R1050-109, consists of the following conditions: hose stowed and power off, hose stowed and power on, trail (or hose extension), preset trail, auto response, fueling, post refueling, resetting, rewind, emergency trail, and reel response test.
IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION
The Hose Reel Assembly is designed, qualified and manufactured by Eaton Industrial Corporation, who is now known as Mission Systems Davenport Inc. (a.k.a Eaton Mission Systems Davenport Inc.), Cage 72429. The Hose Reel Assembly is a non-commercial item. The Hose Reel Assembly is not under the configuration control of the Government.
The manufacturing data was not purchased by the Government and Eaton Mission Systems Davenport Inc. is not willing to sell the data to the Government. The Government does not have a complete data package to facilitate competitive procurement of the Hose Reel Assembly.
INTEREST
The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Eaton Industrial Corporation for the manufacture of the Hose Reel Assembly in support of the HC/MC-130 program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than December 25[SMEGUA4S1] , 2025 to Kennedy Graham (kennedy.graham.1@us.af.mil), (dla.dlr.proc@us.af.mil) and 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 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 strict.
- DLR PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS (AW) 235 BYRON STREET STE 19A
- ROBINS A F B , GA 31098-1813
- USA
- Jerry Latimer
- jerry.latimer@us.af.mil
- Roberto Martinez-Perez
- roberto.martinez-perez@dla.mil
- Dec 10, 2025 02:54 pm ESTSources Sought (Original)
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