B2 Regulating Valve(s)

SOL #: FD2020-25-00336Sources SoughtSole Source

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Dept Of The Air Force
FA8203 AFSC PZAAB
HILL AFB, UT, 84056-5825, United States

Place of Performance

NIBLEY, UT

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Valves, Nonpowered (4820)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Jan 23, 2026
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Last Updated
Jan 27, 2026
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Response Deadline
Feb 9, 2026, 11:30 PM

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.

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