F-15 Valve, Linear Direct
Overview
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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 Oklahoma City has issued a Solicitation (RFP) for the new manufacture of F-15 Linear Direct Valves (NSN 4810-01-396-3097). This is a Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The contract will be Firm Fixed Price, with an estimated quantity of 4 units. Offers are due May 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is for the new manufacture of "VALVE, LINEAR, DIRECT" (NSN 4810-01-396-3097); surplus items will not be considered. The solicitation includes a surge requirement as per DFARS 252.217-7001, necessitating a Production Surge Plan and a Capability Analysis Plan (CAP). These plans must adhere to Data Item Description (DID) DI-MGMT-80969, detailing maximum sustainable production rates, monthly buildup schedules, identification of critical items, impact analysis, labor, materials, and equipment.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Item: F-15 Valve, Linear Direct (NSN 4810-01-396-3097)
- Estimated Quantity: 4 EA (with a quantity range of 2 EA to 6 EA)
- Delivery: Early and partial delivery is acceptable. A proposed delivery date for Item No. 0001 is January 26, 2029.
- Set-Aside: Small Business
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
- Place of Performance: Not specified in metadata, but transportation data indicates shipping to DLA DISTRIBUTION DEPOT HILL.
- Transportation: F.O.B. Origin, with specific transportation data provided via DD Form 1653, including contact information for DCMA Transportation.
- Packaging: Requires compliance with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1, including UN restrictions on Wood Packaging Material (WPM) and specific unit pack dimensions (16.00 lbs, 12.5" L x 12.5" W x 14.5" D).
- Unique Identification (IUID): Items must comply with IUID marking requirements per DFARS 252.211-7003 and MIL-STD-130.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offers Due: May 18, 2026, at 3:00 PM CT
- Submission: Detailed instructions for proposal submission, including representations and certifications, are provided in the solicitation.
- Evaluation: The government reserves the right to award no contract. Evaluation criteria are not explicitly detailed beyond this.
- Required Deliverables: A Capability Analysis Plan (CAP) is required to be submitted 30 days after contract award.
Contact Information
- Primary Point of Contact: Lori Lumsden (lori.lumsden.1@us.af.mil)