C-5 Variable Feel Unit

This is a Sources Sought notice for a C-5 Variable Feel Unit (VFU), NSN 1680-99-483-2212, PN CHA618-104A. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the qualification and production of this unit, which is crucial for maintaining stable power delivery and flight safety in C-5 Galaxy Aircraft. The government intends to procure this item using Other Than Full and Open Competition, as it believes that Safran Electronics & Defense is the only source capable of satisfying the agency's requirements. Interested parties who believe they possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for this item should submit their interest and capability statements to Paige Mosley and Jerry Latimer via email at paige.mosley.1@us.af.mil and jerry.latimer@us.af.mil no later than October 15, 2025. The Government does not own the technical data for this item, as the rights are held by Safran Electronics & Defense, following acquisitions from Goodrich Actuation Systems and Collins Aerospace.

Notice ID

b9e9557900f948aaae03c864a6bf818a

Solicitation Number

FD20602600070

NAICS Code

336413

Classification Code

1680