CIRCLE SEAL VALVES
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 Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), Joint Base San Antonio - Lackland, Texas, has issued a Request for Information (RFI) for Circle Seal Valves. This RFI is for planning purposes only, seeking information on a specific brand-name commercial product. Responses are due by April 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
Technical Application Products (TAP) requires 300 units of Circle Seal Valve, Part Number 259A-1PP-.15. These check valves are intended for use in the Advanced Automatic Cryogenic Rectifier (AACR) and Automatic Cryogenic Rectifier (ACR) systems. This is a brand-name requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 28, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: April 17, 2026
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Place of Performance: San Antonio, TX
Evaluation
This RFI is solely for market research and planning. The Government will not award a contract based on responses, nor will it reimburse respondents for submission costs. Responses will be treated as information only and not as proposals. This RFI does not constitute a solicitation.
Additional Notes
Submittals will not be returned. Respondents may be asked for additional details based on their initial submissions. Any requests for a solicitation package will be disregarded.