Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum, And De-Icing System Components

Product Service Code (PSC) 1650 covers aircraft hydraulic, vacuum, and de-icing system components, which are critical aerospace hardware used in military and commercial aircraft. These components include hydraulic pistons, valves, servovalves, filters, motor-pump assemblies, and related parts that control fluid systems and mechanical movements within aircraft. The components are essential for maintaining aircraft operational capabilities, supporting functions like landing gear operation, flight control surfaces, and environmental systems.

Recent federal contract awards under PSC 1650 demonstrate a consistent pattern of procurement from specialized aerospace manufacturers. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation and the U.S. Coast Guard were the primary awarding agencies, with contract values ranging from $1,000 to $12 million. Frequently awarded entities included Collins Aerospace, Parker-Hannifin, Goodrich Corporation, Pall Aeropower Corporation, and Hydro-Aire Aerospace Corp. Most awards were firm-fixed-price contracts with delivery periods spanning 12-36 months. The majority of awards were not set aside for small businesses, though a few were designated for service-disabled veteran-owned or women-owned small businesses. Performance locations were predominantly in California, Texas, and Oklahoma.

Federal contract opportunities for PSC 1650 focused on procuring specialized aircraft components for multiple military platforms, including F-16, B-52, T-38, KC-135, and C-130 aircraft. The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation issued most opportunities, seeking manufacturers capable of producing hydraulic system components like cylinder assemblies, motor-pumps, valves, and filter elements. These pre-solicitation notices typically required vendors to demonstrate comprehensive manufacturing capabilities, including component procurement, inspection, testing, and packaging. Many opportunities emphasized source approval processes and compliance with military technical specifications. Performance locations were primarily at military bases in Oklahoma, Texas, and Utah, with estimated quantities ranging from 2 to 3,000 units per procurement.