SPE4A524R0210_Redacted.pdf

This is a Justification and Authorization (J&A) document issued by Defense Logistics Agency Aviation for a limited source procurement of National Stock Number (NSN) 4820-01-653-1240, which is a servo valve for use on the C-130 aircraft. The J&A authorizes award of contract SPE4A525F4629 to Woodward Motion Control LLC (also known as Woodward Governor Company) as the sole manufacturer and holder of proprietary design data for this critical flight safety item. The procurement value and specific award details are redacted in the document.

The J&A cites that Woodward is the only known source capable of manufacturing this item to the required specifications, as verified through the Source Approval Request (SAR) process. The item is a critical application item and flight safety part used on the C-130 aircraft's propeller control system. The procurement supports DLA's mission to provide spare parts to maintain Department of Defense weapon systems, with market research confirming no other qualified manufacturers exist.