What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking depot-level repair services for various C-5 hydraulic components, specifically three types of valves. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, making it suitable for small businesses in the relevant NAICS code 811210. The solicitation is for a Requirements Type Contract with a five-year performance period, including a one-year basic period and four one-year ordering periods. Interested vendors must be registered in the Joint Certification Program to access technical data packages and should track the solicitation for updates and amendments.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
SOLICITATION
C-5 Hydraulic Valve Repair
The Air Force has a requirement for depot-level repair for various C-5 mechanical components. The three items listed below are to be included in this effort:
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
This acquisition will be a 100% Small Business Set Aside . This repair effort will utilize a Requirements Type Contract. The Contract period of performance will be five (5) years. It will consist of a one (1) year basic period and four (4) one (1) year ordering periods. The Best Estimated Quantities for each ordering period are listed below.
NSN: 1650001059655
YEAR BEQ
Basic 3
Ordering Period 1 2
Ordering Period 2 2
Ordering Period 3 2
Ordering Period 4 2
NSN: 1650002418862
YEAR BEQ
Basic 10
Ordering Period 1 10
Ordering Period 2 10
Ordering Period 3 10
Ordering Period 4 10
NSN: 4820001614098
YEAR BEQ
Basic 3
Ordering Period 1 5
Ordering Period 2 5
Ordering Period 3 5
Ordering Period 4 5
The Government owns the technical data package. Interested parties shall be registered in the Joint Certification Program and approved to view Export Control, and shall submit evidence of their certification in order to obtain the associated technical data packages.
To obtain copies of the bidset documents, an interested vendor shall be registered in the Joint Certification Program (JCP). Interested vendors are to request copies of the bidsets by providing their CAGE number to both Alyssa Tanner (alyssa.tanner.1@us.af.mil) and Karen Beckford (karen.beckford@us.af.mil) to verify registration in JCP. Upon verification, bidset zip files will be sent via the "DOD Safe" website.
To become registered in the JCP, interested vendors can do so at the following website:
https://www.dla.mil/logistics-operations/services/joint-certification-program/
The RFP and attachments are included within the attachments area of this solicitation. All attachments are attached separately for convenience.
All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. Offerors are encouraged to register on the site to receive notifications regarding the solicitation and all amendments/revisions.
Contact Alyssa Tanner, Contract Specialist, and Karen Beckford, Contracting Officer, for questions or clarification. Questions will ONLY be received via E-mail. Phone calls are not acceptable, and voice mail will not be answered nor returned.
All questions will be answered via a Question and Answers (Q&A) document posted on SAM.gov attachment added to this posting and noted below in this description with the date it was updated.
Alyssa Tanner, alyssa.tanner.1@us.af.mil
Karen Beckford, karen.beckford@us.af.mil
Completed Request for Proposal responses and documents are due 5:00 PM EST, 16 JUL 2026
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.