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

Location:	Arizona
Posted:	Jan 7, 2026
Due:	Jan 23, 2026
Agency:	DEPT OF DEFENSE
Type of Government:	Federal
Category:	16 - Aircraft Components and Accessories
Solicitation No:	FD20602600208
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Active

Contract Opportunity

Notice ID

FD20602600208

Related Notice

Department/Ind. Agency

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Sub-tier

DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY

Major Command

DLA AVIATION

Sub Command

DLA AVIATION WARNER ROBINS

Office

DLA AVIATION AT WARNER ROBINS, GA

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General Information

Contract Opportunity Type: Sources Sought (Original)
Original Published Date: Jan 07, 2026 02:38 pm EST
Original Response Date: Jan 23, 2026 03:30 pm EST
Inactive Policy: 15 days after response date
Original Inactive Date: Feb 07, 2026
Initiative:
- None

Classification

Original Set Aside: No Set aside used
Product Service Code: 1680 - MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS
NAICS Code:
- 336412 - Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing
Place of Performance:
AZ 85284

USA

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.

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Contact Information

Contracting Office Address

DLR PROCUREMENT OPERATIONS (AW) 235 BYRON STREET STE 19A
ROBINS A F B , GA 31098-1813
USA

Primary Point of Contact

Brooke Whitford
Brooke.whitford.3@us.af.mil

Secondary Point of Contact

History

Jan 07, 2026 02:38 pm ESTSources Sought (Original)

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

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