C-5 Valve Assembly

Amendment / Modification

This document is Amendment 0001 to Solicitation SPRHA1-26-Q-0444. The primary purpose of this amendment is to:

• Attach the "Packaging Statement of Work".

• Section J, List of Attachments, is updated to include the "Packaging Statement of Work" (4 pages, dated 15MAY2025).

• All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full force and effect.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for preservation, packaging, and marking of materials for military use, ensuring compliance with various Department of Defense (DoD) standards, industry standards, and government regulations.

• General Adherence: Offerors must comply with AFMC Form 158, DoD Military Standards, ASTM, ANSI, DoD specifications, FAR/DAR clauses, and specific documentation and marking requirements.
• Military Packaging: Utilize MIL-STD-2073-1 for developing military packaging, including special group categories and hazardous materials, adhering to DoD 5220.22M for classified material.
• Commercial Packaging: Apply preservation, packaging, packing, and markings as prescribed on AFMC Form 158 for specific commodities using ASTM D3951.
• Military Marking: Use MIL-STD-129 for uniform military marking, labels, and shipment planning. Affix DD Form 1574 or 1574-1 tags/labels indicating material condition and contents.
• Phytosanitary Measures: Comply with ISPM 15 for wood packaging material used in international trade, including pallets, crates, and dunnage.
• Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Protection: Adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-HDBK-773, ANSI/ESD S20.20, ESD TR20.20, and MIL-STD-129 for solid-state devices and modules sensitive to electrostatic forces.
• Item Type Storage Code (ITSC): Comply with AFMCI24-201 for ITSC as a packaging data element.
• Palletized Unit Loads: Apply MIL-STD-147 for bonded palletized unit loads, with specific requirements for explosive unit loads per MIL-STD-1660.
• Specialized Shipping Containers: Use MIL-STD-648 for general design guidelines and tests for DoD specialized shipping containers.
• Hazardous Materials: Ensure shipments comply with ICAO, CFR Title 49, IATA, IMDG, and AFMAN24-604. Packaging must meet DOT or UN specifications. Obtain Competent Authority Approval (CAA) as required. Prepare and submit Safety Data Sheets (SDS) per FED-STD-313.
• Reusable Containers: Safeguard and replace reusable shipping containers according to AFMC Form 158 requirements.
• Reporting Discrepancies: Use Web Supply Discrepancy Report (WebSDR) for reporting improperly packed assets.
• Specifications Access: Utilize the ASSIST website for specifications, standards, and data item descriptions.

Not explicitly stated in this SOW excerpt, but implied to be for the duration of the contract.

• Strict adherence to numerous DoD and industry standards (MIL-STD, ASTM, ANSI, ISPM, etc.).

• Specific documentation requirements, including AFMC Form 158, CDRLs, SDS, and potentially SPI drawings.

• Compliance with hazardous material regulations and international trade requirements.

• Use of the SPIRES website for packaging instructions.

• AFSC, 406 SCMS/GULAA, Attn: DAVID GIBSON (david.gibson.29@us.af.mil)

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document is an Engineering Data List (EDL) that details the engineering data required for the C-5 Landing Gear, specifically the Valve Assembly, Mani (NSN: 4810012731962LE).

• Lists engineering drawings, including their numbers, revision levels, and associated CAGE codes.
• Specifies the "Noun" and "Remarks" for each listed item, such as "SKID CONTROL SYSTEM - MAIN LANDING GEAR" and "ANTI-SKID CONTROL SUBSYSTEM."
• Includes "Standard Engineering Text" regarding the release of data to foreign entities and notes on superseded engineering instructions.
• Provides a legend for "Furnished Method Codes" (e.g., 'S' for furnished with solicitation, 'G' for Government document).

This EDL identifies the specific engineering documentation required for the C-5 Landing Gear. Bidders should review this list to understand the technical data package associated with this component, which may be necessary for proposal preparation, manufacturing, or compliance.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a memorandum from the Department of the Air Force, Headquarters Ogden Air Logistics Center, to vendors/contractors regarding "Unmarked Engineering Data." It provides instructions on how to treat drawings that may not have explicit distribution statements or export control notices. Such drawings are to be considered as having "DISTRIBUTION D" which authorizes distribution to DoD and US DoD contractors only, and identifies them as Critical Technology. The memorandum also includes a warning about the export control restrictions under the Arms Export Control Act and the Export Administration Act, and states that violations are subject to severe criminal penalties.

This document is relevant to bidders as it clarifies the handling and distribution of potentially unmarked engineering data. It informs vendors that any drawings lacking explicit markings should be treated as export-controlled technical data (DISTRIBUTION D). This is crucial for bidders to understand their obligations regarding the dissemination and use of such data, as unauthorized export can lead to severe penalties and disqualification from future contracts. Attachment 1, referenced in the memo, provides further instructions on controlling this data. Contact information for Vickie Inlow at OO-ALC/ENLEB is provided for questions.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of a C-5 Valve Assembly, Manifold Control Valve Assembly, which provides and controls hydraulic pressure to brakes. The acquisition is restricted to qualified sources, specifically Hydro-Aire (CAGE 81982), and award will be made to a vendor whose parts are manufactured by a qualified source. Contractors wishing to become a qualified source must submit a qualification package.

• Item No. 0001: C-5 Valve Assembly, Manifold Control Valve Assembly

• NSN: 4810-01-273-1962 LE

• Part Number: 39-163E / 4694005-107F

• Material: Aluminium

• Quality Assurance: Higher Level Contract Quality Requirements apply.

• Packaging and Marking: Must comply with MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129/ASTM-D-3951.

• Hazardous Material: Offerors must list any hazardous material to be delivered.

• Item Unique Identification: Required for items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more, or as otherwise specified.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

• Quantity: 10 Each

• Period of Performance: Delivery by 4 MAY 2026 (Close of Business).

• Pricing: Offered prices must be held firm for 120 days.

• Quotation Due Date: 4 MAY 2026

• Submission Instructions: Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office in Block 5A.

• Evaluation Factors: Price or Cost is the primary evaluation factor.

• Restricted to qualified source(s): Hydro-Aire (CAGE 81982).

• NAICS Code: 332919

• Size Standard: 750 employees

• This RFQ is for information purposes only and does not commit the Government to any contract.

• Less than a truckload shipment is acceptable.

• Early and partial deliveries are acceptable at no increase in cost.

• On-Time Delivery (OTD) Improvement Initiative requirements are detailed.

• Contractors must complete any attached representations and certifications.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document outlines the Manufacturing Qualification Requirements for the Valve Assembly, Manifold, NSN 4810-01-273-1962, P/N 4G94005-107F, for application on the C-5 weapon system. It details the criteria and processes potential sources must satisfy to become a qualified supplier.

• Pre-qualification Notice/Sources Sought: Offerers must notify the appropriate Government Small Business Office or Contracting Officer of their intent to qualify and submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package per AFMCI 23-113 and FAR 9.2.

• Facilities, Testing, and Inspection: Offerers must possess or have access to required facilities and equipment for manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, and storage. These must be available for government evaluation.

• Data Verification: Offerers must possess the complete and current ESA-approved Technical Data Package, including all procedures and drawings.

• Manufacture/Process Verification: The item must be manufactured to conform to Government requirements in the ESA-approved Technical Data Package, including Unique Identification (UID) requirements (DFARS 211.741). Offerers must provide, at their own expense, data showing quality, performance, and environmental evaluation results.

• Test and Evaluation/Verification: Offerers must submit a qualification test plan/procedure for prior approval by the ESA and, upon completion, a complete test report for review and approval. The Government may inspect testing processes, including on-site witnessing. Offerers must notify the Government at least 30 days in advance of testing.

• Qualification Article Verification: Offerers must provide, at their own expense, a pre-contract award qualification article for evaluation or submit a waiver. This article will undergo form, fit, and function evaluation. Notification of pass/fail will be within 120 days.

• Qualification Requirement Cost Estimate: Estimated likely costs for testing and evaluation are $20,503,500.

• Qualification Time Completion Estimate: Estimated time required is approximately 365 days.

• Eligibility: Offerers must be fully qualified to be eligible for contract award. Qualification must be met before the date specified for contract award.

• Waiver Requirements: Sources may apply for a waiver of qualification requirements if they meet specific criteria (QWC 1-5), such as prior supply to the Government/OEM, qualification for assemblies/sub-assemblies, or previous qualification for similar items.

• Successful completion of qualification testing does not guarantee contract award.

• A post-contract award first article exhibit may be required.

• Offerers are not denied the opportunity to submit an offer if they can demonstrate they meet or will meet qualification standards before the award date. However, award will not be delayed for this purpose.