C - 5 Right - Hand and Left - Hand Center Drive Units ( Actuators )

2026-11-03

SUBJECTMarket 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 DESCRIPTIONThe 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 . INTERESTInterested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than23 - JAN - 2026by emailingBrooke 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 . DISCLAIMERThis 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 .

Arizona

2026-03-27