C-5 Hydraulic Valve Repair
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Air Force is seeking depot-level repair services for various C-5 mechanical components, specifically three hydraulic valves. This is a Pre-Solicitation for a 100% Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The RFP is anticipated to be released in June 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the repair of the following C-5 hydraulic components:
- 60 GPM Hydraulic Relief Cartridge Valve (NSN: 1650001059655, PN: 1636)
- Temperature Compensated Pressure Regulator (NSN: 1650002418862, PN: 854550-5-1)
- 20 GPM Hydraulic Dual Shuttle Valve (NSN: 4820001614098, PN: 5046-1)
The acquisition will utilize a Requirements Type Contract for these repairs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Requirements Type Contract (Pre-Solicitation)
- Duration: Five (5) years, consisting of a one (1) year basic period and four (4) one (1) year ordering periods.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside
- RFP Release: Anticipated June 2026
- Published: April 22, 2026
Best Estimated Quantities (BEQ)
- NSN: 1650001059655 (60 GPM Hydraulic Relief Cartridge Valve)
- Basic: 3
- Ordering Periods 1-4: 2 each
- NSN: 1650002418862 (Temperature Compensated Pressure Regulator)
- Basic: 10
- Ordering Periods 1-4: 10 each
- NSN: 4820001614098 (20 GPM Hydraulic Dual Shuttle Valve)
- Basic: 3
- Ordering Periods 1-4: 5 each
Additional Notes
This is a Pre-Solicitation only. Interested parties MUST be registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) and approved to view Export Control data to obtain associated data packages. Evidence of certification should NOT be submitted prior to the RFP release. All responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation. Offerors are encouraged to register on SAM.gov to receive notifications regarding the solicitation and any amendments.