04F | B-52 | VALVE ASSEMBLY, SLID
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation plans to issue a presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for Valve Assembly, Slid (NSN: 1680-000151693) for the B-52 aircraft. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation is expected to be released on or about March 31, 2026, with responses due by May 4, 2026.
Scope of Work
This IQC is for the supply of Valve Assembly, Slid, specifically P/N 9-29507-12, manufactured by The Boeing Company DBA Boeing (CAGE 81205) and Downey Manufacturing Inc (CAGE 98315). The estimated annual quantity is 40 units. Delivery is required 245 days after receipt of order, with inspection, acceptance, and FOB at origin.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 3-year base period with zero (0) options
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Solicitation Issue Date: On or about March 31, 2026
- Response Due: May 4, 2026
- Published: March 16, 2026
Special Requirements
Access to Rights Guard data is required. Prior to requesting this data, an annual certification for its use must be on file at DLA Aviation, Product Data Management Division (VAB), Richmond, VA. An annual destruction certification is also required if previous data was received. Forms are available at https://pcf1.bsm.dla.mil/cfolders/ under "License Agreements" -> "01 Boeing Rights Guard".
Additionally, this item requires data restricted to contractors certified by DOD to access unclassified data per DOD 5220.22M. Certification is obtained by submitting DD Form 2345, Military Critical Technical Data Agreement, to the Defense Logistics Information Services.
Submission Information
The solicitation will be available via the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/RFP on the issue date. No paper copies will be available.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Ryan Loeffelholz at ryan.loeffelholz@dla.mil or 804-279-1452.