Hydraulic Actuator in support of the RQ-4 Global Hawk program
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- Solicitation number
- SPRWA126R0021
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States
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About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the manufacture of a Rolls-Royce Hydraulic Actuator (NSN 2840-01-599-5466, Part Number 23090159) in support of the RQ-4 Global Hawk program. This two-part assembly consists of a control motor and a Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT) that provides critical positional feedback to the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC) system to command and verify precise positioning of the engine's turbine motor. The government intends to award a sole-source contract under FAR 6.302-1 (Only One Responsible Source) based on the impediment to competition, as Rolls-Royce Corporation is identified as the only known source possessing adequate knowledge, technical data, and production capabilities for this specialized component. Interested parties must submit their capabilities and interest by April 1, 2026, to Mori Russell (mori.russell@us.af.mil) and Jerry Latimer (Jerry.Latimer@us.af.mil). The pre-solicitation notice was posted on February 26, 2026, with a due date of March 13, 2026, providing potential competitors a limited window to respond to this market research inquiry.
This procurement carries no small business set-aside designation. Rolls-Royce Corporation (CAGE 63005) is the identified incumbent and original equipment manufacturer, and the government does not possess any releasable technical data, drawings, or schematics to facilitate competition from alternative sources. The pre-solicitation notice does not specify the contract award value, quantity of units required, or the anticipated timeline for delivery and performance. The sole-source justification is based on the original equipment manufacturer's exclusive possession of required technical data and specialized expertise developed specifically for the C-130's mission and operational requirements, creating a significant barrier to competition that the government believes can only be overcome by the original developer.
Notice text
FBO Post Title: Intent to sole-source purchase ofHydraulic Actuator in support of the RQ-4 Global Hawk program
NSN
P/N
Noun
2840-01-599-5466TM
23090159
Actuator, Hydraulic
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 Hydraulic Actuator, NSN 2840-01-599-5466, Part Number 23090159
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
The Rolls-Royce Hydraulic Actuator is a two-part assembly consisting of a control motor and a Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT). The assembly provides critical positional feedback to the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC), which interprets the data to command and verify the precise positioning of the engine’s turbine motor.
IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION:
The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Rolls-Royce Corporation, cage 63005, which was developed specifically for C-130’s mission and operational requirements. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Rolls-Royce Corporation is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the RQ-4 Global Hawk Hydraulic Actuator’s 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 Rolls-Royce Corporation for the manufacture of the hydraulic actuator in support of the RQ-4 Global Hawk program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 1 April 2026 to Mori Russell mori.russell@us.af.mil and Jerry Latimer via email (Jerry.Latimer@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.
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.
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Hydraulic Actuator in support of the RQ-4 Global Hawk program | Solicitation | |
| Hydraulic Actuator in support of the RQ-4 Global Hawk program | Pre-Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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