Contract · Federal
Request for Interested Manufacturers of the C-130 Aft Emergency Exit Door Assembly
DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY ROBINS A F B, GA
- Status Closes in 13 days
- Amount Amount not listed
- Set-aside None (open competition)
Scope
Request for Interested Manufacturers of the C-130 Aft Emergency Exit Door Assembly 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-130 Aft Emergency Exit Door Assembly (Escape Hatch), NSN: 1560-00-098-7967LG (Part Number: 342281).
ITEM DESCRIPTION: The Aft Escape Hatch is utilized on many United States (US) and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) aircraft to include C-130H, LC130-H, EC-130H, C-130J, EC-130J, MC-130J, HC-130J, WC130-J, and AC130-J.
The Hatch is an integrated part of the aircrafts external structure.
It is made of an aluminum exterior skin, frame, diaphragm, and has pressure and weather seals.
This hatch serves as a personnel emergency escape hatch during egress.
The Escape Hatch has elastic bungees and an internal locking mechanism that allows for rapid emergency de-pressurization of the aircraft.
The Department of the Air Force (DAF) has limited data right to the technical drawings.
IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION: The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Lockheed Martin Corp (CAGE: 98897).
Lockheed Martin’s escape hatches are the only approved hatches for use on the C-130s.
The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement.
Lockheed Martin has been unwilling to sell the data rights.
All previous procurement contracts have been sole source with Lockheed Martin.
INTEREST: The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Lockheed Martin for the manufacture of the C-130 Aft Escape Hatch in support of the C-130 Structures Program.
Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the r...
Typical award value
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Timeline
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Posted
Nov 10, 2026
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Status
Closing soon
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