B2 Regulating Valve(s)
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 Department of the Air Force is conducting a Sources Sought market research effort to identify potential manufacturers for B2 Regulating Valves (various NSNs). This is for informational and planning purposes only, not a solicitation. The government anticipates a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) sole source contract with Meggitt Aircraft Braking System, but seeks to gauge industry capability, particularly regarding access to proprietary technical data. Responses are due February 9, 2026, at 4:30 PM MST.
Scope of Interest
The Air Force is researching potential manufacturing sources for specific aircraft components, including:
- Valve, Regulating, Fluid (NSN 4810-01-378-1705)
- Fluid Pressure Regulating Valve (NSN 4810-01-378-3300)
- Valve Regulator (NSN 4810-01-378-5082)
- Valve, Regulating, Fluid (NSN 4810-01-378-1340)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Anticipated Contract: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) sole source
- Intended Contractor: Meggitt Aircraft Braking System (Cage Code 0B9R9)
- Set-Aside: None specified (open to small and large businesses)
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing), Size Standard: 1,250 employees
- Response Due: February 9, 2026, 4:30 PM MST
- Published: January 27, 2026
Response Requirements
Interested parties should respond by identifying their business status (small or large) relative to NAICS 336413. Crucially, responses must include information demonstrating possession or the ability to obtain rights to the proprietary manufacturing data, as the government does not own these rights.
Additional Notes
This notice is solely for market research to determine if the effort can be competitive and is not a request for proposal or invitation for bid. It aims to assess industry capability and interest in manufacturing these specific aircraft valves.