C-5 Hydraulic Valve Repair SS270004
Summary
AI-generated · Jan 21, 2026Depot-level repair for several C-5 hydraulic valves used on the C-5 Galaxy, under a potential five-year Firm-Fixed-Price requirements contract. Items to be repaired include NSN 1650001059655, PN 1636 (Cap Valve for Number 2 Hydraulic Plumbing Center); NSN 4820001614098, PN 5046-1 (Linear valve for directional control of hydraulic fluid); and NSN 1650002418862, PN 854550-5-1 (Hydraulic valve assembly that regulates temperature and pressure for the Ram Air Turbine motor). A Performance Based Work Statement is attached to describe the requirements in detail, and the market research is intended to identify capable sources with the expertise and experience to perform these repairs for USAF use.
Open to both large and small businesses, with joint ventures and teaming encouraged. Security clearance requirements and foreign participation are not yet determined. Respondents should provide documentation demonstrating capability; if gaps exist, explain how to overcome them through teaming or subcontracting, and indicate any portions that should be reserved for small business. Participation does not guarantee contract award, and expenses incurred to respond will not be reimbursed. Questions should be addressed to the Program Manager, with copy to the PCO and Buyer.
C-5 Hydraulic Valve Repair NSN: 1650001059655 Part No. 1636 NSN: 4820001614098 Part No. 5046-1 NSN: 1650002418862 Part No. 854550-5-1 The United States Air Force (USAF) has a requirement for depot-level repair for various C-5 hydraulic valves. Our acquisition strategy is a five-year Firm-Fixed-Price requirements contract. The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for the repair of the following items: National Stock Number (NSN): 1650001059655 Part Number: 1636 Description: Cap Valve that controls fluid flow for Number 2 Hydraulic Plumbing Center. National Stock Number (NSN): 4820001614098 Part Number: 5046-1 Description: Linear valve used for directional control of hydraulic fluid. National Stock Number (NSN): 1650002418862 Part Number: 854550-5-1 Description: Hydraulic valve assembly that is a temperature pressure regulator for the Ram Air Turbine motor. CAUTION: This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to repair various C-5 hydraulic valves listed below for use by the United States Air Force (USAF) in support of the C-5 Galaxy cargo aircraft. The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey. INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Below is a description of the requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey. A Performance Based Work Statement (PWS) is also attached for further description of requirements. 2. If you desire to participate in the market research, provide documentation that supports your company s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.) a. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business. 3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research. Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged. 4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to the Program Manager, Kaleb Medders (kaleb.medders@us.af.mil) with CC to the PCO, Karen Beckford (karen.beckford@us.af.mil) and Buyer, Alyssa Tanner (alyssa.tanner.1@us.af.mil).
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