Request for Interested Manufacturers C-5 Direct Linear Valve - NSN: 4810001164496UC
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FD2060-26-00079
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 332912 Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing
- PSC
- 4810 Valves, Powered
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31088, United States
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About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research to identify qualified manufacturers for the C-5 Direct Linear Valve (NSN 4810001164496UC, PN 36190-1). This hydraulic directional control valve assembly operates at 3000 PSIG and measures 6.88 inches in length, 3.18 inches in width, and 4.18 inches in height, weighing 0.79 pounds. The procurement seeks manufacturers possessing the expertise, capabilities, and experience necessary to meet qualification and production requirements for this critical aircraft component. Interested parties must demonstrate their ability to produce this item while ensuring equipment compatibility with the C-5 Aircraft platform. The deadline for interested manufacturers to submit expressions of interest is February 2, 2026, with submissions directed to Trent Miller at trent.miller.4@us.af.mil and/or todd.stimus@us.af.mil.
This procurement is being conducted without a set-aside designation and currently identifies Eaton Aerospace LLC (CAGE Code 99643) as the sole known source and the intended recipient of a sole source contract award. The government does not possess technical data, drawings, schematics, or other releasable documentation supporting this requirement, and Eaton Aerospace LLC is recognized as the only responsible source with the requisite knowledge of performance requirements and technical capabilities for production. The award will be made using other than full and open competition pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, justified by the lack of alternative sources and the unavailability of government-owned technical data. The purchase request number is FD20602600079, and specific award values or quantity requirements are not disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. This opportunity falls under NAICS 332912 (Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing) and PSC 4810 (Valves, Powered).
Notice text
FBO Post Title: Request for Interested Manufacturersfor the following C-5 Direct Linear Valve:
National Stock Number (NSN) Part Number (PN) Cage Code
4810001164496UC 36190-1 99643
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 C-5 Direct Linear Valve, NSN 4810001164496UC PN 36190-1 (Cage Code 99643). The Purchase Request number is FD20602600079.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
This item is a hydraulic directional control valve assembly that is three-way, two position 3000 PSIG operating pressure. It is 6.88 inches in length, 3.18 inches in width, 4.18 inches in height, and weighs 0.79 pounds.
Impediment to Competition:
The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Eaton Aerospace LLC. (CAGE 99643), which maintains its configuration by part number and software version. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Eaton Aerospace LLC is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the subject direct linear valve’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 Eaton Aerospace LLC for the manufacture of the subject direct linear valve in support of the C-5 Aircraft. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 2 Feb 2026 closing date by emailing Trent Miller at trent.miller.4@us.af.mil and/or todd.stimus@us.af.mil. The Government intends to procure this item 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 request for interested manufacturers 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Request for Quotation SPRWA1-26-Q-0016 | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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