Intent to Procure C-130 Nose Radome NSN: 1560-01-417-5455LG

Intent to Procure: C-130 radome, Part Number (P/N) 3333921-1, NSN 1560-01-417-5455LG

Description

The Government intends to release a firm fixed price request for proposal on or before 5 March 2026 sole source to Lockheed Martin Corporation for the manufacture of the C-130 Radome. The quantity is 42. The 3333921-1 nose radome, used on C-130H and C-130J model aircraft, has a projected life through 2034. Supply chain management system forecast databases show flying hours and forecasts out to 2034. This radome assembly encloses the radar, the glide-slope, and the microwave landing system. A critical radar window area must be maintained in the radome to meet transmission efficiency and degradation requirements for the enclosed systems

Impediment to Competition:

Lockheed Martin (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and General Dynamics are the only sources who have produced the Radome for the Government in the past. Currently, General Dynamics produces the Radome as a subcontractor for Lockheed Martin.

DISCLAIMER

This 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.