C-5 RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND CENTER DRIVE UNITS (ACTUATORS)

AI Summary

The Department of Defense is conducting market research for the qualification and production of right-hand and left-hand center drive units for the C-5 aircraft. Interested parties must respond by January 23, 2026, as the government intends to procure these items through a sole source contract to Honeywell Industries, Inc.

Contract details

Solicitation No.: FD20602600208
Notice Type: Sources Sought
Posted Date: January 7, 2026
Response Deadline: January 23, 2026
NAICS Code: 336412 AI guide
PSC / Class Code: 1680
Issuing Office: DLA AVIATION AT WARNER ROBINS, GA
Sub-Agency: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE
Primary Contact: Brooke Whitford
City: ROBINS A F B
State: GA
ZIP Code: 31098-1813
AI Product/Service: product

Description

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.

Key dates

January 7, 2026Posted Date
January 23, 2026Proposals / Responses Due

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Frequently asked questions

C-5 RIGHT-HAND AND LEFT-HAND CENTER DRIVE UNITS (ACTUATORS) is a federal acquisition solicitation issued by DEPT OF DEFENSE. Review the full description, attachments, and submission requirements on SamSearch before the response deadline.