C-5 Right-Hand and Left-Hand Center Drive Units (Actuators)
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FD20602600208
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336412 Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Arizona 85284, United States
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing right-hand and left-hand center drive units (actuators) for C-5 aircraft, specifically NSNs 1680-01-631-3650UC and 1680-01-631-3646UC. These components provide centralized power distribution and control of the thrust reverser system to facilitate aircraft deceleration during landing and other in-flight maneuvers. Interested parties must demonstrate expertise, capabilities, and experience in meeting the qualification and production requirements outlined in the technical data package. Competition is limited to entities that comply with the Distribution Statements and Export Control Notices associated with the technical data, which is owned by Honeywell Industries, Inc. The deadline for interested parties to identify their interest and capability is January 23, 2026, with responses directed to Brooke Whitford, Aaron Christiansen, and Timothy Randall at their respective Air Force email addresses.
This pre-solicitation notice indicates no set-aside designation is being used for the procurement. The government intends to award a sole source contract to Honeywell Industries, Inc., utilizing Other Than Full and Open Competition procedures under FAR 6.302-1 based on the determination that only one responsible source exists and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. No specific contract award value, budget range, or production quantities are disclosed in this sources sought notice. The notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment by the government; responses are purely voluntary and do not obligate the government to take any action. No funds are available to compensate respondents for the cost of preparing responses to this announcement.
Notice text
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 NSNs 1680-01-631-3650UC, RH Center Drive Unit and 1680-01-631-3646UC, LH Center Drive Unit.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
The components of interest are NSN 1680-01-631-3650UC, RH Center Drive Unit, PN 12688-14, T.O. 1C-5M-4-11 F/11 I/39, and 1680-01-631-3646UC, LH Center Drive Unit, PN 12688-13, T.O. 1C-5M-4-11 F/11 I/38 on the C-5 aircraft , whose primary function is to provide centralized power distribution and control of the thrust reverser system to aid in slowing the aircraft for landings, and other in-flight maneuvers.
IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION:
Competition is limited to entities that meet requirements set forth by Distribution Statements and Export Control Notices of the technical data package, which are owned by Honeywell Industries, Inc.
INTEREST
Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 23-JAN-2026 by emailing Brooke Whitford, Brooke.whitford.3@us.af.mil, Aaron Christiansen, aaron.christiansen.2@us.af.mil and timothy.randall.4@us.af.mil. The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements via a sole source contract to Honeywell Industries, Inc.
DISCLAIMER
This sources sought notice 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 because 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.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| C-5 Right-Hand and Left-Hand Center Drive Units (Actuators) | Solicitation | |
| C-5 Right-Hand and Left-Hand Center Drive Units (Actuators) | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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