F-5 Servovalve, Hydraulic
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK, has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition of 120 F-5 Servovalve, Hydraulic units (NSN/PN: 1650-00-137-3916/6U6007-4X). This action identifies Thomas Instrument (CAGE: 5H860) as the sole source for this requirement. The justification was published on January 28, 2026.
Purpose & Justification
This document justifies a sole source acquisition under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which permits procurement from only one or a limited number of sources. A Sources Sought notice was posted on SAM.gov from December 19, 2024, to December 26, 2024, but received no vendor interest.
The part is designated as AMSC "D" coded, indicating that the technical data required for competitive acquisition is not economically available, nor can adequate specifications be drafted. Reverse engineering is not considered feasible, and previous attempts to obtain manufacturing data from Woodward HRT for competitive procurement have been unsuccessful.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity
- Item: F-5 Servovalve, Hydraulic (NSN/PN: 1650-00-137-3916/6U6007-4X)
- Quantity: 120 units
- Identified Sole Source: Thomas Instrument (CAGE: 5H860)
- Product Service Code: 1650 (Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum And De Icing System Components)
Eligibility
This acquisition is restricted to the identified sole source, Thomas Instrument.
Next Steps
A synopsis for this acquisition is planned for February 28, 2025.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Lori Lumsden at lori.lumsden.1@us.af.mil or 405-855-3559.