Request for Interested Manufacturers C - 5 Direct Linear Valve - NSN : 4810001164496UC

2026-11-03

FBO Post Title : Request for Interested Manufacturersfor the following C - 5 Direct Linear Valve : National Stock Number ( NSN ) Part Number ( PN ) Cage Code4810001164496UC 36190 - 1 99643SUBJECT : 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 C - 5 Direct Linear Valve , NSN 4810001164496UC PN 36190 - 1 ( Cage Code 99643 ). The Purchase Request number is FD20602600079 . ITEM DESCRIPTIONThis item is a hydraulic directional control valve assembly that is three - way , two position 3000 PSIG operating pressure . It is 6 . 88 inches in length , 3 . 18 inches in width , 4 . 18 inches in height , and weighs 0 . 79 pounds . Impediment to Competition : The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Eaton Aerospace LLC . ( CAGE 99643 ), which maintains its configuration by part number and software version . The Government does not own any data , drawings , schematics , or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement . As a result , Eaton Aerospace LLC is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the subject direct linear valve ’ s performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility of the equipment . INTERESTThe DLA / AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Eaton Aerospace LLC for the manufacture of the subject direct linear valve in support of the C - 5 Aircraft . Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 2 Feb 2026 closing date by emailing Trent Miller at trent . miller . 4 @ us . af . mil and / or todd . stimus @ us . af . mil . The Government intends to procure this item 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 request for interested manufacturers 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 .

Georgia

2026-04-29