C-5 Hydraulic Valve Repair
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- Solicitation number
- SS270004
- Agency
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Air Force Sustainment Center
Air Force Materiel Command, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 811210 Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance
- Place of performance
- United States
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
The United States Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is conducting market research to identify qualified contractors capable of providing depot-level repair services for three specific C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft hydraulic valve components: the Cap Valve (NSN 1650001059655, Part Number 1636), Linear Valve (NSN 4820001614098, Part Number 5046-1), and Hydraulic Valve Assembly (NSN 1650002418862, Part Number 854550-5-1). Prospective contractors must demonstrate extensive capabilities including relevant past experience on similar projects, quality assurance certifications (ISO 9001 or AS9100), expandable production capacity, and access to specialized facilities and equipment such as dedicated climate-controlled repair spaces, multi-shift capable infrastructure, and specialized back shops for machining, metal plating, heat treating, hydraulic work, and non-destructive inspection. Contractors must also possess specific test equipment including the Hydraulic Test Stand HCT-14, Hydraulic Cartridge Valve Test Kit 4S20002-101A, Ultrasonic Cleaner 081360-1, and particle and fluorescent penetrant inspection units. Responses to the Contractor Capability Survey must be submitted by February 20, 2026, to Program Manager Kaleb Medders, Procurement Contracting Officer Karen Beckford, and Buyer Alyssa Tanner in readable electronic format with attachments not exceeding 10 megabytes per email. The acquisition strategy involves a five-year firm-fixed-price requirements contract, though participation in this market research does not guarantee consideration for future solicitations.
This opportunity carries no set-aside designation and welcomes responses from both large and small businesses, including joint ventures and teaming arrangements. No incumbent contractor information or specific award value has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The security clearance level required and foreign participation restrictions have not yet been determined by the government. While the notice does not specify the quantity of hydraulic valves requiring repair or annual volume requirements, the five-year contract duration indicates a sustained, ongoing requirement for depot-level maintenance and repair services supporting C-5 Galaxy fleet operations. The government will not reimburse participants for expenses associated with this market research survey, and prospective contractors are advised that participation in this capability assessment may not result in future contract opportunities.
Notice text
C-5 Hydraulic Valve Repair
NSN: 1650001059655 Part No. 1636
NSN: 4820001614098 Part No. 5046-1
NSN: 1650002418862 Part No. 854550-5-1
The United States Air Force (USAF) has a requirement for depot-level repair for various C-5 hydraulic valves. Our acquisition strategy is a five-year Firm-Fixed-Price requirements contract. The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for the repair of the following items:
National Stock Number (NSN): 1650001059655
Part Number: 1636
Description: Cap Valve that controls fluid flow for Number 2 Hydraulic Plumbing Center.
National Stock Number (NSN): 4820001614098
Part Number: 5046-1
Description: Linear valve used for directional control of hydraulic fluid.
National Stock Number (NSN): 1650002418862
Part Number: 854550-5-1
Description: Hydraulic valve assembly that is a temperature pressure regulator for the Ram Air Turbine motor.
CAUTION:
This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to repair various C-5 hydraulic valves listed below for use by the United States Air Force (USAF) in support of the C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Below is a description of the requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. A Performance Based Work Statement (PWS) is also attached for further description of requirements.
2. If you desire to participate in the market research, provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)
a. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.
3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.
4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the Program Manager, Kaleb Medders (kaleb.medders@us.af.mil) with CC to the PCO, Karen Beckford (karen.beckford@us.af.mil) and Buyer, Alyssa Tanner (alyssa.tanner.1@us.af.mil).
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| 270004 SSS_C5 Hydraulic Valve Repair.pdf |
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C-5 Hydraulic Valve Repair | Solicitation | |
| C-5 Hydraulic Valve Repair | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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