Aerial Nozzle Press , ( Coupler ) NSN 1680 - 530 - 3831 , PN 50725

2026-11-03

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 Aerial Nozzle Press , ( Coupler ) NSN 1680 - 530 - 3831 , PN 50725 . ITEM DESCRIPTIONThe HC / MC - 130 Aerial Nozzle Press , ( Coupler ) National Stock Number ( NSN ): 1680 - 01 - 530 - 3831 , Part Number ( P / N ): 50725 , is attached to the refueling hose just AFT of the ejection spring . The coupling consists primarily of a housing , locking mechanism , poppet valve , and connector . The coupling also includes a hose end pressure regulating feature which prevents surges in fuel delivery pressure , which prevents damage to fuel system components on the receiver airplane , and also to an extent on the tanker airplane . The housing is cone shaped to guide the entrance of the mating nozzle on the receiver airplane . There are three locking mechanisms , consisting of spring - loaded pistons , eccentrically attached to arms and rollers . IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITIONThe Aerial Nozzle Press ( Coupler ) is designed , qualified and manufactured by Eaton Industrial Corporation , who is now known as Mission Systems Davenport Inc . ( a . k . a Eaton Mission Systems Davenport Inc .), Cage 72429 ., however Mission Systems Davenport Inc . no longer supports acquisitions and instead utilizes Blue Aerospace LLC , Cage 1WZW9 , as their authorized supplier . The Aerial Nozzle Press is a non - commercial item . The Aerial Nozzle Press ( Coupler ) is not under the configuration control of the Government . The manufacturing data was not purchased by the Government and Eaton Mission Systems Davenport Inc . is not willing to sell the data to the Government . The Government does not have a complete data package to facilitate a competitive procurement of the Aerial Nozzle Press ( Coupler ). INTERESTThe DLA / AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract Blue Aerospace LLC for the manufacture of the Starter Generator in support of the UH - 1N helicopter program . Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than December 6 , 2025 to Maureen Sandrock ( maureen . sandrock . 2 @ us . af . mil ), Roberto Martinez - Perez ( Roberto . Martinez - Perez @ dla . mil ) and Jerry Latimer ( Jerry . Latimer @ dla . 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 . DISCLAIMERThis 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 prohibited .

Georgia

2026-05-10