C-5 Valve Assembly
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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 at Ogden, UT has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of C-5 Valve Assemblies, Manifold Control Valve Assemblies. This acquisition is restricted to qualified sources, specifically Hydro-Aire (CAGE 81982), with award made to a vendor whose parts are manufactured by a qualified source. Contractors desiring to become a qualified source must submit a comprehensive qualification package. Quotations are due by May 5, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for 10 Each of the C-5 Valve Assembly, Manifold Control Valve Assembly, NSN: 4810-01-273-1962 LE, Part Number: 39-163E / 4694005-107F. These valves provide and control hydraulic pressure to brakes. Key requirements include compliance with Higher Level Contract Quality Requirements, MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129/ASTM-D-3951 for packaging and marking, and Item Unique Identification (IUID) for items costing $5,000 or more. Offerors must also list any hazardous materials to be delivered.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Quantity: 10 Each
- Delivery: By May 4, 2026 (Close of Business). Early and partial deliveries are acceptable.
- Pricing: Offered prices must be held firm for 120 days.
- Quotation Due: May 5, 2026
- Published: April 2, 2026
- NAICS Code: 332919 (Size Standard: 750 employees)
Eligibility & Qualification
This opportunity is restricted to qualified sources, with Hydro-Aire (CAGE 81982) explicitly named. Unqualified contractors may pursue qualification by submitting a Source Approval Request (SAR) package per AFMCI 23-113 and FAR 9.2. The Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) document details the process, including:
- Possessing or accessing required manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, and storage facilities.
- Having a complete and current ESA-approved Technical Data Package.
- Providing data on quality, performance, and environmental evaluation results.
- Submitting a qualification test plan/procedure and a complete test report.
- Providing a pre-contract award qualification article for evaluation. The estimated cost for qualification testing and evaluation is $20,503,500, with an estimated completion time of 365 days. Offerors must be fully qualified before the contract award date, and the award will not be delayed for this purpose. Waivers for qualification requirements may be possible under specific criteria.
Key Documents & Data
Bidders must review the Engineering Data List (EDL) for specific engineering drawings and technical data required. Additionally, a memorandum on "Unmarked Engineering Data" clarifies that any drawings lacking explicit distribution statements should be treated as DISTRIBUTION D (DoD and US DoD contractors only) and are subject to export control restrictions under the Arms Export Control Act and Export Administration Act.
Evaluation
The primary evaluation factor for this solicitation is Price or Cost.
Contact Information
For questions, contact Justin Rogers at justin.rogers.28@us.af.mil.