Request for Interested Manufacturers of NSN: 4820-01-554-6411UC, PN: 320522-17, Valve Assembly, Directional Pilot and Pressure Switch (DPV)
Department of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency · DLA AVIATION AT WARNER ROBINS, GA
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Solicitation details
Solicitation number
SPRWA1-6411
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
336412
Product service code
4820
Set-aside
No Set aside used
Posted
2026-10-06
Response deadline
Oct 22, 2026, 3:59 AM UTC
Place of performance
Warner Robins, GA
Contracting contact
vanessa.moes.1@us.af.mil
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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 NSN: 4820-01-554-6411UC, PN: 320522-17, Valve Assembly, Directional Pilot and Pressure Switch (DPV). ITEM DESCRIPTION The component of interest is a Valve Assembly, Directional Pilot and Pressure Switch (DPV), NSN 4820-01-554-6411UC, P/N 320522-17, for the C-5, whose primary function is to change an electrical signal into a pneumatic air signal to control the direction of the central drive unit. IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION: Honeywell International Inc. (CAGE 59364) currently owns the drawings and data rights for this item. Honeywell International Inc. has identified to the Government that they have licensed the drawings and data rights to Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing (CAGE U1VG2). The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Ontic Engineering and Manufacturing (CAGE U1VG2) is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the Directional Pilot and Pressure Switch (DPV) for the C-5 Thrust Reverser performance requirements and have possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item as well as ensure compatibility of the equipment and to maintain the engine warranties and guarantees with General Electric. INTEREST Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 21 October 2026 by emailing Brooke Whitford at Brooke.whitford.3@us.af.mil and Vanessa Moes at Vanessa.moes.1@us.af.mil. The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by RFO 6.103-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements. DISCLAIMER This 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 voluntary.
Contact
Point of contact
Vanessa Moes
Role
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Email
vanessa.moes.1@us.af.mil
Secondary
Brooke.whitford.3@us.af.mil
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