Request for Interested Manufacturers for the Generator Control Unit for the C-5 Aircraft, NSN: 6110-99-322-9466UC
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- SPRWA1-25-9466
- Agency
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Aviation
Defense Logistics Agency, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- Not on record
- PSC
- Not on record
- Place of performance
- Warner Robins, Georgia 31098, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure the Generator Control Unit for the C-5 Aircraft, a critical component that provides constant speed and voltage control, system functional protection, and EMI/lightning strike protection for the Hydraulic Motor Generator. The agency intends to award a sole source contract to Eaton Limited (CAGE: K4413), which is currently the only known source with adequate technical knowledge and capabilities to produce this specific unit. Interested manufacturers are invited to identify their capability and interest by emailing matthew.white.48@us.af.mil and vanessa.moes.1@us.af.mil no later than December 26, 2024. The procurement will be conducted using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, specifically citing that no other suppliers can satisfy the agency's requirements. The government emphasizes that this pre-solicitation notice is for informational purposes only and does not constitute a formal solicitation or commitment to contract.
There are no specific set-aside designations for this contract opportunity. Eaton Limited is the original equipment manufacturer and current potential sole source contractor for the Generator Control Unit, with a National Stock Number (NSN) of 6110-99-322-9466UC. The primary challenge in competition stems from Eaton's exclusive possession of critical technical data, drawings, schematics, and performance requirement knowledge for the C-5 Aircraft component. While no specific contract value or quantity is mentioned in the notice, the procurement is in direct support of the C-5 program. Potential respondents are advised that no funds are available to compensate for response preparation, and any submitted information is strictly voluntary. The pre-solicitation was initially posted on December 10, 2024, with a response deadline of December 26, 2024.
Notice text
ITEM DESCRIPTION:
The C-5 Generator Control Unit provides constant speed control, constant voltage control, system functional protection, EMI / Lightning strike protection for the Hydraulic Motor Generator for the C-5 Aircraft.
Impediment to Competition:
The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Eaton Limited, CAGE: K4413, which maintains its data. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Eaton Limited, CAGE: K4413, is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the C-5 Generator Control Unit’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 Limited, CAGE: K4413, for the manufacture of the C-5 Generator Control Unit, NSN: 6110-99-322-9466UC in support of the C-5 program. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than December 26, 2024 by emailing your name and email address to matthew.white.48@us.af.mil and vanessa.moes.1@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 |
|---|---|---|
| Generator control unit NSN: 6110-99-322-9466UC | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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