C-5 Right-Hand and Left-Hand Center Drive Units (Actuators)
ID: FD20602600208Type: Sources Sought
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA AVIATION AT WARNER ROBINS, GAROBINS A F B, GA, 31098-1813, USA

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Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412)

PSC

MISCELLANEOUS AIRCRAFT ACCESSORIES AND COMPONENTS (1680)

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    The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins, GA, is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the qualification and production of Right-Hand and Left-Hand Center Drive Units (Actuators) for the C-5 aircraft. The specific components sought are NSN 1680-01-631-3650UC (RH Center Drive Unit) and NSN 1680-01-631-3646UC (LH Center Drive Unit), which are critical for providing centralized power distribution and control of the thrust reverser system during landings and in-flight maneuvers. Competition for this procurement is limited due to the technical data package being owned by Honeywell Industries, Inc., and the government intends to pursue a sole source contract under FAR 6.302-1. Interested parties must express their interest and capability by emailing Brooke Whitford at brooke.whitford.3@us.af.mil, Aaron Christiansen at aaron.christiansen.2@us.af.mil, and Timothy Randall at timothy.randall.4@us.af.mil by January 23, 2026.

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