# Request for Interested Manufacturers of NSN: 4820-01-554-6411UC, PN: 320522-17, Valve Assembly, Directional Pilot and Pressure Switch (DPV) Canonical: https://abierto.us/opportunities/sprwa16411 - Solicitation number: SPRWA1-6411 - Notice type: Sources sought - Status: Open. Offers due October 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT - Department: Department of Defense - Agency: Defense Logistics Agency - Contracting office: DLA Aviation at Warner Robins, Ga (SPRWA1) - NAICS: 336412 Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing - Product or service code: 4820 Valves, Nonpowered - Place of performance: Warner Robins, Georgia - Who can bid, by location: Anywhere in the US. Location does not limit who can bid: a product shipped to the buyer, research at the performer's facility, or work at the contractor's site. A state shown is the delivery point. - 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: October 6, 2026 - Last posted: October 6, 2026 - SAM.gov: https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0c0799faca5b42a7900815b7b20b8404/view ## Description 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. ## Publications - October 6, 2026: Sources sought, due October 21, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT. Notice 0c0799faca5b42a7900815b7b20b8404. https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/0c0799faca5b42a7900815b7b20b8404/view ## Points of contact - Vanessa Moes, vanessa.moes.1@us.af.mil - Brooke Whitford, Brooke.whitford.3@us.af.mil --- Source: SAM.gov Contract Opportunities bulk extract. Confirm deadlines on SAM.gov before responding. Cite https://abierto.us/opportunities/sprwa16411.