Request for Quotation SPRWA1-26-Q-0016
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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The Department of Defense, through the DLA Aviation office at Warner Robins, GA, is seeking quotations via a sole source procurement for a specific hydraulic directional control valve assembly identified as the C-5 Direct Linear Valve, part number 36190-1, manufactured exclusively by Eaton Aerospace LLC. This valve is designed for high-pressure operation (3000 PSIG), with precise dimensions and weight specifications, and is critical for use in the C-5 Aircraft. The government does not possess any technical data or drawings to allow for multiple sources, making Eaton Aerospace the only responsible vendor due to proprietary controls and software versions tied to the valve’s performance requirements. This solicitation, identified by SPRWA1-26-Q-0016, was posted on June 11, 2026, with a response deadline of July 10, 2026. The acquisition is being conducted under the FAR provision allowing other than full and open competition due to the unique supplier situation. Interested parties may submit their capability to respond by the closing date, but no funds are allocated for proposal preparation. The contracting office’s primary contacts are Todd Stimus and Victor Henderson, both reachable via email for any inquiries related to this request. The contract addresses the manufacturing and supply of a highly specialized component essential to maintaining the operational readiness of the C-5 aircraft fleet.
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Warner Robins, GA, 31088, USASet-Aside
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SUBJECT:
This notice is for the Request for Quotation (SPRWA1-26-Q-0016) for C-5 Direct Linear Valve, NSN 4810001164496UC PN 36190-1 (Cage Code 99643).
ITEM DESCRIPTION
This item is a hydraulic directional control valve assembly that is three-way, two position 3000 PSIG operating pressure. It is 6.88 inches in length, 3.18 inches in width, 4.18 inches in height, and weighs 0.79 pounds.
Impediment to Competition:
The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Eaton Aerospace LLC. (CAGE 99643), which maintains its configuration by part number and software version. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Eaton Aerospace LLC is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the subject direct linear valve’s performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility of the equipment.
INTEREST
The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Eaton Aerospace LLC for the manufacture of the subject direct linear valve in support of the C-5 Aircraft. Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 10 July 2026 closing date by emailing Todd Stimus at todd.stimus@us.af.mil and/or Victor Henderson at victor.henderson.2@us.af.mil. The Government intends to procure this item 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.
DISCLAIMER
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.