This solicitation seeks the procurement of 200 hydraulic servo‑valves (NSN 1650010841570 WF, Part 975138‑9) for Air Force aircraft. The part is a high‑reliability, military‑sensitive component that requires engineering source approval; the government does not own the underlying data rights and cannot reverse‑engineer the item, making competition impracticable. A sources‑sought notice posted on 02/21/2025 received no responses, leading to a sole‑source justification under 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302‑1. The award will be a firm‑fixed‑price contract to Parker Hannifin, the original manufacturer, with an estimated quantity of 200 units. The total dollar value is not disclosed but is classified as over $750 k and not exceeding $15 M.
• Product: Hydraulic servo‑valve, NSN 1650010841570 WF.
• Quantity: 200 units (estimated).
• Vendor: Parker Hannifin (CAGE 93835) – sole source due to lack of data rights and absence of alternative sources.
• Procurement type: Other‑than‑full‑and‑open competition (sole source) with firm‑fixed‑price pricing.
• Regulatory basis: 10 U.S.C. § 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302‑1; competition advocate approval indicates contract value $750 k–$15 M.