C-5 Right-Hand and Left-Hand Center Drive Units (Actuators) FD20602600208
Summary
AI-generated · Jan 08, 2026Identify potential sources with the capability to qualify and produce C-5 aircraft center drive units (right-hand and left-hand) that provide centralized power distribution and control of the thrust reverser system to aid in slowing the aircraft during landings and other in-flight maneuvers.
Competition is limited by export-control and distribution statements tied to Honeywell’s technical data package; the government intends a sole-source procurement to Honeywell under FAR 6.302-1. This is a sources-sought market research effort, not a solicitation, and responses are voluntary and not offers. Interested parties should indicate their capability by the stated deadline to the designated points of contact.
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.
From Sources Sought posted on Jan 07, 2026Notice history
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