# NSN 1680-530-3831 (Aerial Nozzle Press, (Coupler) )

Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/sprwa126r0009

- Solicitation number: SPRWA126R0009
- Notice type: Solicitation (first published as presolicitation)
- Status: Awarded to Eci Defense Group, Inc.
- Department: Department of Defense
- Agency: Defense Logistics Agency
- Contracting office: DLA Aviation at Warner Robins, Ga (SPRWA1)
- NAICS: 336413 Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing
- Product or service code: 1680 Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components
- Place of performance: Warner Robins, Georgia
- County: Houston County (FIPS 13153). https://abierto.us/counties/houston-county-ga-13153
- City: Warner Robins. https://abierto.us/cities/warner-robins-ga-1380508
- First posted: January 7, 2026
- Last posted: January 27, 2026
- SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8b875c1b934c4e7393772b44dc3e1617/view

## Description

This action is to establish a Requirements Contract for the acquisition of the HC/MC-130 Aerial Nozzle Press (Hereafter referred to as the Coupler or Coupling),National Stock Number (NSN):1680-01-530-3831, Part Number (P/N): 50725, which is a non-commercial item that is applicable to the HC/MC-130 Aircrafts.

The Coupling National Stock Number (NSN):1680-01-530-3831, Part Number(P/N): 50725, is attached to the refueling hose just AFT of the ejection spring. The coupling consists primarily of a housing, locking mechanism, poppet valve, and connector. The coupling also includes a hose end pressure regulating feature which pre-vents surges in fuel delivery pressure, which prevents damage to fuel system components on the receiver airplane, and also to an extent on the tanker airplane.

The housing is cone shaped to guide the entrance of the mating nozzle on the receiver airplane. There are three locking mechanisms, consisting of spring-loaded pistons, eccentrically attached to arms and rollers. Insertion of the receiver probe nozzle actuates the arm and roller assemblies. Passages are provided in the housing to allow a sample of fluid pressure into piston chambers of locking mechanisms.

This fluid pressure, tapped from the fuel flow passing to the receiver airplane, adds pressure to the roller locking mechanisms to in-crease the force required for disconnect to420 ±20 pounds. The spring-loaded closed poppet valve is mounted in a ball-shaped housing extension. The poppet valve is opened by the tip of the receiver airplane probe nozzle upon its insertion. The connector, with a ring and connector cap, forms a socket for the ball shaped housing extension.

The Government does not own the technical data package for this item. This requirement will be solicited sole source to manufacturer BLUEAEROSPACE LLC (CAGE 1WZW9) pursuant to 10 USC 2304(c)(1); FAR 6.302-1. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal or quotation, which shall be considered by the agency.

## Award on USAspending

- Recipient: Eci Defense Group, Inc. (UEI CW7HJMUQB621)
- Contract: SPRWA126C0004, definitive contract
- Obligated: $4,935,775.72
- Competition: Not Competed Under SAP, 1 offers received
- Link: solicitation number SPRWA126R0009 equals the FPDS solicitation identifier; same awarding office SPRWA1 (high confidence)
- Record: https://www.usaspending.gov/award/CONT_AWD_SPRWA126C0004_9700_-NONE-_-NONE-/


## Publications

- January 7, 2026: Presolicitation, due January 22, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice d4d64f57c6dd47f686cdd7a19cc183c4. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/d4d64f57c6dd47f686cdd7a19cc183c4/view
- January 27, 2026: Solicitation, due February 26, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST. Notice 8b875c1b934c4e7393772b44dc3e1617. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/8b875c1b934c4e7393772b44dc3e1617/view

## Points of contact

- Jerry Latimer, Jerry.Latimer@us.af.mil
- Roberto Martinez-Perez, roberto.martinez-perez@dla.mil

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