# Request for Interested Manufacturers of the C-130J Radio Control Set

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/sprwa12708

- Solicitation number: SPRWA1-2708
- Notice type: Sources sought
- Status: Closed. Deadline was April 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Defense Logistics Agency
- Contracting office: DLA Aviation at Warner Robins, Ga (SPRWA1)
- Place of performance: Warner Robins, Georgia
- County: Houston County (FIPS 13153). https://abierto.us/counties/houston-county-ga-13153
- City: Warner Robins. https://abierto.us/cities/warner-robins-ga-1380508
- First posted: March 19, 2026
- Last posted: March 19, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7292f9e284c847c5ada626ef9a672052/view

## Description

**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-130J Radio Control Set.

**ITEM DESCRIPTION:** The Radio Control Set is a control panel component of the TCN-550 TACAN system. The TCN-550 TACAN system is a short-range, omni-bearing, distance-measuring navigation system. The control panel is located on the flight station center console and is used to provide channel and mode selection for R/T operation.

**IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION:** The original component manufacturer for this item is Rockwell Collins dba Collins Aerospace (CAGE Code: 13499), which was developed specifically for the C-130J aircraft. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Rockwell Collins dba Collins Aerospace is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the Radio Control Set performance requirements 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 Rockwell Collins dba Collins Aerospace for the purchase of Radio Control Set in support of the C-130J aircraft program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than (3 April 2026) by emailing Kiem Tarpley (kiem.tarpley@us.af.mil) and Vanessa Moes (vanessa.moes.1@us.af.mil) The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 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.

## Publications

- March 19, 2026: Sources sought, due April 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice 7292f9e284c847c5ada626ef9a672052. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/7292f9e284c847c5ada626ef9a672052/view

## Points of contact

- Vanessa Moes, vanessa.moes.1@us.af.mil
- Kiem Tarpley, kiem.tarpley@us.af.mil

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