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.
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The DLA is seeking sources capable of producing C-5 Right-Hand and Left-Hand Center Drive Units (Actuators). This is a Sources Sought notice aimed at identifying potential suppliers for this specific defense-related component necessary for military aircraft operations.
Identify qualified vendors to produce specialized actuators for the C-5 Galaxy aircraft, ensuring a reliable supply chain for critical defense components.
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