Valve, Linear, Direct

The United States Air Force, through the Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma, is conducting market research (Sources‑Sought) to identify qualified vendors for the new manufacture and delivery of a linear direct valve (NSN 4810‑00‑511‑5267) required for the C‑135 aircraft. The effort includes full‑scope production activities—fabrication, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping—as well as supply‑chain management functions such as logistics planning, forecasting, long‑lead‑time procurement, and mitigation of diminishing manufacturing sources. The estimated spare requirement is 1,250 units; unit pricing will be set at award. Potential contractors must be able to perform all labor, material, facility, and equipment tasks, and may incur non‑recurring engineering costs to become an approved source. Because the Government does not possess an Engineering Data List for this part, offerors must independently acquire the necessary technical data and submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package via DoD SAFE, following the attached Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR). The solicitation is not a contract award; no funds are available, and responses are solely for acquisition‑strategy planning. All business categories—including large, small, SDVOSB, HUBZone, 8(a), women‑owned, and other disadvantaged firms—are encouraged to submit interest by 20 Nov 2025. The place of performance is Tinker AFB, OK, NAICS 336413.

Notice ID

6897cfff04154daf83cf6a388c7280fa

Solicitation Number

FD20302600097

NAICS Code

336413

Classification Code

4810