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Request for Interested Manufacturers of 4220-01-505-8727SO – Life Raft, Inflatable
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Eric Colvin
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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 Life Raft Unit – 33/A (LRU-33/A) 20 Person Life Raft, Inflatable – NSN: 4220-01-505-8727S0: Part Number 65260-103 ITEM DESCRIPTION The LRU-33/ A, 20 Person Life Raft, NSN 4220-01-505-8727S0, Part Number 652...
View moreOperational Considerations - The 46-person MPLR is used by Air Mobility Command on their Cargo – 130 (C-130) (series) aircraft. While this would be a desired alternative to gain logistics synergies and efficiencies, the larger life raft was deemed unsuitable for Special Operations Forces (SOF)/Personnel Recovery (PR) aircraft and the only authorized MPLR for Air Force SOF/PR C-130 (series) aircraft is the LRU-33/A.
Impediment to Competition:
The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Air Cruisers Company, LLC, CAGE code: 70167, 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. As a result, Air Cruisers, LLC is the only known source with adequate knowledge 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 Air Cruisers Company, LLC for the manufacture of 20 Person Life Rafts in support of the C-130J Aircrafts program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than April 30, 2026, by emailing Eric Colvin at [email protected] and Rebecca Taylor at [email protected]. The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by RFO 6.103-1, 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 strictly voluntary.
DLA Aviation at Warner Robins, GA, is conducting market research via solicitation SPRWA1-26-00586 to identify manufacturers capable of producing the LRU-33/A 20-person inflatable life raft. This equipment, identified by NSN 4220-01-505-8727S0 and part number 65260-103, is designed to comply with MIL-PRF-1894F to provide out-of-water support for personnel forced to abandon aircraft at sea. The raft is constructed of urethane-coated nylon and features a dual-tube, non-reversible design, a self-erecting canopy, an insulated floor, and self-inflating boarding ramps. These units are specifically utilized on MC-130J, HC-130J, and AC-130J aircraft to support Special Operations Forces and Personnel Recovery missions.
This requirement is categorized under NAICS 336612 Boat Building and PSC 4220 Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment. The government currently intends to award a sole source contract to Air Cruisers Company, LLC, because the agency does not own the technical data, drawings, or schematics required for production. Air Cruisers Company, LLC is the only known source with the necessary technical data and capabilities to ensure equipment compatibility. Interested parties that possess the expertise and experience to meet qualification and production requirements may identify their interest to Eric Colvin by the May 1, 2026, response deadline.
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