Request for Interested Manufacturers for C-5 Direct Linear Valve - NSN: 4820001614098UC
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- FD2060-26-00080
- 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
- PSC
- 4820 Valves, Nonpowered
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States
- Points of contact
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About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential manufacturers for a C-5 Direct Linear Valve (NSN 4820001614098UC), a dual shuttle hydraulic 20 GPM directional control valve used for directional control of hydraulic fluid on C-5 aircraft. The item, manufactured from steel and aluminum with dimensions of 9.97 inches in length, 2.7 inches in width, and 2 inches in height, weighing 1.5 pounds, must meet specific performance and compatibility requirements established for the C-5 aircraft platform. The government does not possess technical data, drawings, or schematics necessary to support production, making technical expertise and access to design specifications critical qualifications for potential contractors. Rather than employing traditional competitive evaluation criteria, the DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award this requirement as a sole source contract using Other Than Full and Open Competition procedures under FAR 6.302-1, based on the argument that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. Interested manufacturers must communicate their capabilities and intent to respond to the requirement no later than January 5, 2026, by contacting Kaleb Medders at kaleb.medders@us.af.mil and/or Todd Stimus at Todd.Stimus@us.af.mil.
This procurement carries no set-aside designation and identifies PneuDraulics Inc. (CAGE 06177) as the original equipment manufacturer currently maintaining the valve's configuration. The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to ITT Aerospace Controls LLC for manufacturing the directional control valve; however, the pre-solicitation notice provides interested competitors an opportunity to demonstrate alternative capabilities before contract award. No specific contract value or production quantity is disclosed in the synopsis. The procurement is structured to support C-5 aircraft operations, indicating an ongoing logistical support requirement rather than a one-time procurement. Potential competitors should note that this market research opportunity represents a limited window to challenge the sole source justification and present competing capabilities before the intended award to ITT Aerospace Controls LLC proceeds.
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
4820001614098UC 5046-1 06177
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 4820001614098UC. The Purchase Request number is FD20602600080.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
Dual shuttle hydraulic 20 GPM direct linear valve used for directional control of hydraulic fluid on the C-5 aircraft. Item material is steel and aluminum. Length is 9.97 inches, width is 2.7 inches, height is 2 inches, and weight is 1.5 pounds.
Impediment to Competition:
The original equipment manufacturer for these items is PneuDraulics Inc. (CAGE 06177), which maintains its configuration by part number. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, PneuDraulics Inc. is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the subject directional control valve performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility with the equipment.
INTEREST
The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to ITT Aerospace Controls LLC for the manufacture of the subject directional control 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 5 Jan 2026 by emailing Kaleb Medders at kaleb.medders@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 source’s 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Request for Quotation - SPRWA1-26-Q-0017 | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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