B-52 Hydraulic Brake Valve Assembly
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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 at Ogden, UT is soliciting proposals for the procurement of B-52 Hydraulic Brake Valve Assemblies (NSN: 1650-00-314-5664 LE). This acquisition is restricted to currently qualified sources, but new contractors can become qualified by submitting a qualification package. Offers are due by May 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks 60 units of the B-52 Hydraulic Brake Valve Assembly. Bidders have two options: Bid A requires a First Article (FA) with 59 production units, while Bid B allows for an FA waiver with 60 production units. The Engineering Data List (EDL) provides detailed component information, drawing numbers, and technical specifications for the Valve Assembly, Hydr.
Key Requirements
Items must be manufactured by one of the currently qualified sources: Sargent Aerospace and Defense (CAGE 78062), Boeing Company (CAGE 81205), or Hydro-Aire (CAGE 81982). All items must comply with MIL-STD-130 for item marking and MIL-STD-129/ASTM-D-3951 for packaging. Quality assurance requires adherence to higher-level contract quality requirements, including AS9100.
Qualification Process for New Sources
Contractors desiring to become a qualified source must submit a qualification package. The Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) document outlines this process, which includes:
- Notifying the government of intent to qualify.
- Certifying access to necessary facilities, testing, and inspection capabilities.
- Possessing and verifying the complete data package.
- Demonstrating manufacturing to ESA-approved data, including Unique Identification (UID) requirements, quality, performance, and environmental evaluations.
- Submitting a qualification test plan and report, with government approval and potential witnessing.
- Providing a pre-contract award qualification article for evaluation. The estimated qualification cost is $122,500, with an estimated time of 365 days for engineering support activity. Offerors must be fully qualified before the contract award date.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Solicitation (implied Firm Fixed Price for line items).
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside (for qualified sources).
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Hydraulic, Vacuum And De Icing System Components), Size Standard: 1,250 employees.
- Agency: DLA Aviation at Ogden, UT.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers are due by May 11, 2026, at 11:59 PM. Evaluation will primarily consider Price or Cost. The cost for First Article testing or engineering review ($2,500 for Lot/Item 0001) will be a factor. Transportation costs will not be evaluated.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Justin Rogers at justin.rogers.28@us.af.mil.