C-130 Nose Radome NSN: 1560-01-417-5455LG
Overview
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Warner Robins, GA, is soliciting proposals for C-130 Nose Radomes (NSN: 1560-01-417-5455LG) through an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract. While initially intended as a sole-source acquisition to Lockheed Martin Corporation, the agency will consider capability statements, proposals, or quotations from all responsible sources. Offers are due by April 27, 2026, at 3:30 PM.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the manufacture of the 3333921-1 nose radome, used on C-130H and C-130J model aircraft, with a projected life through 2034. The radome assembly encloses the radar, glide-slope, and microwave landing systems, necessitating a critical radar window area for transmission efficiency. Items require marking in accordance with MIL-STD-130 and packaging per AFMC Form 158. Item Unique Identification (IUID) is also required. The Government does not own the technical data package for this item.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ)
- Duration: Five 12-month ordering periods, totaling 60 months from award.
- Quantity: The initial description states a quantity of 42 units.
- Set-Aside: The acquisition is listed as "UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE" with options for Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB), and Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business (EDWOSB). The NAICS code is 334511 with a size standard of 1,350 employees.
- Offers Due: April 27, 2026, at 3:30 PM.
- Published: April 2, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit detailed cost breakdowns and a basis of estimate. A working Cost Model in Excel with live formulas, linking Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) to CLINs, is required. Proposals should include actual costs from the last three years, actual rate history, and subcontract proposals/supporting data. A pricing matrix template is provided for structuring unit prices across five pricing periods.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is pursuant to 10 USC 2304(c)(1); FAR 6.302-1. The Buy American Act/Balance of Payments Program applies. Early delivery is authorized and accepted at no additional expense to the Government.