Request for Interested Manufacturers for the C-5 Interface Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), NSN: 5998-01-666-0874UC / NSN: 5998-01-666-0853UC and 5998-01-666-0840UC.

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 Interface Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), NSN: 5998-01-666-0874UC (PN: 4V10457-101A) / NSN: 5998-01-666-0853UC (PN: 4V10436-101A) and 5998-01-666-0840UC (PN: 4V10469-101A).

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

These items are used on the C-5 aircraft. The Interface Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) is contained in the Automated Flight Control System (AFCS) Panel, Communication/Navigation Panel (CNP), and Cursor Control Panel (CCP) Assemblies.  The CCAs provide Aeronautical Radio Incorporated (ARINC) 429 communications with the aircraft bus. They consist of a line driver, two-line receivers, and interface circuits for the Integrated Panel. The line driver and line receivers interface the aircraft’s ARINC 429 serial bus differential signals with the ARINC 429 communication interface on the Single Board Computer CCA. The Interface CCA also interfaces the Integrated Panel directly to Single Board Computer CCA.

IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION:

The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Symetrics Industries, LLC doing business as Extant Aerospace, CAGE: 22830, which maintains its data and repair. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Extant Aerospace, CAGE: 22830, is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the C-5 Interface Circuit Card Assembly (CCA) performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce these items and ensure compatibility of the equipment.

INTEREST:

The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Extant, CAGE 22830, for the manufacture of the following components: C-5 Interface Circuit Card Assembly (CCA), NSN: 5998-01-666-0874UC / NSN: 5998-01-666-0853UC and 5998-01-666-0840UC in support of the C-5 program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 06 August 2026 by emailing Erika Bell at erika.bell.2@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 Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

Please provide the information listed below along with your response:

1. Company name, address, and point of contract
2. CAGE Code and UEI
3. Business size (e.g., Small, 8(a), HUBzone, SDVOSB)
4. Description of manufacturing capabilities and relevant experience
5. Previous contracts or part numbers demonstrating similar work
6. Estimated lead times and production capacity

DISCLAIMER

This sources sought synopsis is for Market Research purposes only and does not constitute a solicitation. Responses to this notice are not offers and cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. The Government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this notice. No solicitation exists at this time; however, information obtained may be used to determine acquisition strategy, including potential set asides and source development efforts.