F-16 Regulating Valve

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of an F-16 Valve, Regulating, FL (NSN: 4810-01-073-3810). The government intends to purchase one unit, with quantities potentially varying for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. The RFQ is restricted to a qualified source: Honeywell International (CAGE 59364).

• The primary item is an F-16 Valve, Regulating, FL, designed to regulate airflow to an F-16 emergency power unit. It is made of steel/alum alloy.

• The item must be manufactured by a qualified source (Honeywell International).

• Packaging and marking must comply with MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129/ASTM-D-3951.

• Supply chain traceability documentation is required.

• Unique Item Identification (UID) is required for items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more.

• Contract type is Firm Fixed Price.

• Prices offered must be held firm for 120 days.

• Delivery is required by December 20, 2027 (proposed delivery).

• The period of performance is not explicitly stated but implied by the delivery date.

• Quotations are due by Close of Business on May 5, 2026.

• Evaluation will be based on total quantities needed at the time of award, considering competitive proposals based on the needed quantity price range.

• Quantity range pricing is requested.

• Offers will be evaluated based on Price or Cost as the primary factor.

• This acquisition is restricted to a qualified source: Honeywell International (CAGE 59364).

• Part(s) must be manufactured by a qualified source.

• Less than a truckload shipment is acceptable and authorized.

• Early and partial deliveries are acceptable at no increase in cost to the Government.

• The document includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses related to contract administration, inspection, acceptance, packaging, marking, representations, and certifications.

Statement of Work (SOW) / Performance Work Statement (PWS)

This document outlines the requirements for preservation, packaging, and marking of materials for military shipments and storage.

• Adherence to various military standards (MIL-STD) and industry standards (ASTM, ANSI) for packaging.

• Development of military packaging using MIL-STD-2073-1, including specific codes and potential special packaging instructions for hazardous materials.

• Application of commercial packaging standards (ASTM D3951) when prescribed.

• Implementation of MIL-STD-129 for military marking, labels, and shipment planning.

• Compliance with International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures (ISPM 15) for wood packaging material used in international trade.

• Adherence to procedures for electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive materials.

• Application of MIL-STD-147 for palletized unit loads and MIL-STD-648 for specialized shipping containers.

• Preparation, labeling, certification, and compliance with regulations for hazardous materials shipments (ICAO, CFR Title 49, IATA, IMDG).

• Preparation and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) per FED-STD-313.

• Use of the Special Packaging Instructions Retrieval & Exchange System (SPIRES) for packaging requirements.

• Management and replacement of reusable shipping containers.

• Reporting of discrepancies using Web Supply Discrepancy Report (WebSDR).

• Compliance with specified standards and regulations is required.

• Packaging must meet "DOT specification or a United Nation (UN) specification" for hazardous materials.

• SDS must have applicable identification numbers.

Not explicitly stated in this document, but implies ongoing contract requirements.

• Use of the latest revisions of applicable standards unless otherwise specified.
• Competent Authority Approval (CAA) may be required for hazardous materials.
• Contractors must safeguard and manage reusable shipping containers.
• WebSDR is the required method for reporting supply discrepancies.
• Access to the ASSIST website is required for specifications, standards, and data item descriptions.