F-16 Regulating Valve

SOL #: SPRAH1-26-Q-0490Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION AT OGDEN, UT

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, UT, 84056-5820, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

PSC

Valves, Powered (4810)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/3c15d62510b64da5a03c01f746143e9d/view

Timeline

Posted

Apr 2, 2026

Last Updated

May 5, 2026

Submission Deadline

May 6, 2026, 5:59 AM

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 (RFQ) for an F-16 Regulating Valve (NSN: 4810-01-073-3810). This acquisition is restricted to a qualified source: Honeywell International (CAGE 59364). The government intends to purchase one unit, with potential variations for Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Quotations are due by Close of Business on May 5, 2026.

Scope of Work

This requirement is for an F-16 Valve, Regulating, FL, made of steel/aluminum alloy, designed to regulate airflow to an F-16 emergency power unit. Key requirements include:

Manufacturing: Must be manufactured by a qualified source (Honeywell International).
Packaging & Marking: Compliance with MIL-STD-130, MIL-STD-129/ASTM-D-3951, and detailed military standards for preservation, packaging, and marking (MIL-STD-2073-1, MIL-STD-147, MIL-STD-648).
Hazardous Materials: Adherence to regulations for hazardous materials shipments (ICAO, CFR Title 49, IATA, IMDG), including preparation and submission of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) per FED-STD-313.
Traceability: Supply chain traceability documentation is required.
Unique Item Identification (UID): Required for items with a unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more.
Other Standards: Compliance with ISPM 15 for wood packaging, procedures for electrostatic discharge (ESD) sensitive materials, and use of SPIRES for packaging requirements.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
Delivery: Required by December 20, 2027 (proposed delivery).
Prices: Must be held firm for 120 days.
Submission Due: May 5, 2026 (Close of Business).
Published: April 8, 2026.
Set-Aside: This acquisition is restricted to a qualified source: Honeywell International (CAGE 59364).

Evaluation

Evaluation will be based on total quantities needed at the time of award, considering competitive proposals based on the needed quantity price range. Price or Cost is the primary evaluation factor.

Additional Notes

Less than a truckload shipment is acceptable and authorized. Early and partial deliveries are acceptable at no increase in cost to the Government. The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses. The primary contact is Justin Rogers at justin.rogers.28@us.af.mil.