Hydraulic Actuator in support of the RQ-4 Global Hawk program

FBO Post Title:  Intent to sole-source purchase of Hydraulic Actuator in support of the RQ-4 Global Hawk program

NSN

P/N

Noun

2840-01-599-5466TM

23090159

Actuator, Hydraulic

SUBJECT:

Market research is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the Hydraulic Actuator, NSN 2840-01-599-5466, Part Number 23090159

ITEM DESCRIPTION:

The Rolls-Royce Hydraulic Actuator is a two-part assembly consisting of a control motor and a Linear Variable Differential Transformer (LVDT).  The assembly provides critical positional feedback to the Full Authority Digital Engine Control (FADEC), which interprets the data to command and verify the precise positioning of the engine’s turbine motor.

IMPEDIMENT TO COMPETITION:

The original equipment manufacturer for this item is Rolls-Royce Corporation, cage 63005, which was developed specifically for C-130’s mission and operational requirements. The Government does not own any data, drawings, schematics, or any other releasable technical data in support of this requirement. As a result, Rolls-Royce Corporation is the only known source with adequate knowledge of the RQ-4 Global Hawk Hydraulic Actuator’s performance requirements and possession of the required technical data and capabilities needed to produce this item and ensure compatibility of the equipment.

INTEREST

The DLA/AWB Contracting Office intends to award a sole source contract to Rolls-Royce Corporation for the manufacture of the hydraulic actuator in support of the RQ-4 Global Hawk program.  Other interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement no later than 1 April 2026 to Mori Russell mori.russell@us.af.mil and  Jerry Latimer via email (Jerry.Latimer@us.af.mil).  The Government intends to procure these items using Other Than Full and Open Competition as prescribed by FAR 6.302-1, Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements.

DISCLAIMER

This sources sought synopsis is for informational purposes only. This is not a request for proposal.  It does not constitute a solicitation and shall not be construed as a commitment by the government.   Responses in any form are not offers, and the government is under no obligation to award a contract as a result of this announcement.  No funds are available to pay for preparation of responses to this announcement.   Any information submitted by respondents to this technical description is strictly voluntary.