Valve, Butterfly

The United States Air Force is conducting market research to identify qualified sources—particularly small businesses (including SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB, 8(a), etc.)—capable of manufacturing a butterfly valve (NSN 4810014827555RK, Part 40405‑3) for the F‑16 aircraft. Interested firms must hold a current license or agreement with the OEM, Eaton Industrial Corporation, and be able to provide all labor, materials, facilities, equipment, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. The effort may also include supply‑chain management, logistics planning, production forecasting, long‑lead‑time procurement, and mitigation of material shortages, with potential non‑recurring engineering costs. This Sources‑Sought Synopsis (NAICS 336413, SBA size standard 1,250) is for market research only; no solicitation has been issued. Responses are required by 23:59 ET on 18 Feb 2025, and interested parties must select “Add Me to Interested Vendors” to be considered. The anticipated solicitation is slated for Feb 2025 with a response deadline of Dec 2025, and unit prices will be set at award. Questions should be directed to 423.SCMS.AFMC.RFI@us.af.mil.

Notice ID

14021098b858479da8fbfc8be2dd5cd4

Solicitation Number

FD20302501089

NAICS Code

336413

Classification Code

4810