Regulating Valve
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 Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK, on behalf of the U.S. Air Force (423rd SCMS), has issued a Sources Sought notice for market research to identify potential manufacturing sources for a specific Regulating Valve (Part Number: 2750038-101, NSN: 4810-01-054-9843RK). This effort aims to determine if the requirement can be competitively procured or set aside for small businesses. Responses are due by April 22, 2026.
Scope of Work
This is a Spares Procurement for 21 units of the regulating valve, with no repair requirement. Potential responsibilities for sources include:
- Manufacturing the item, including all necessary labor, materials, facilities, and equipment.
- Managing component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, shipping, supply chain, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources or material shortages.
- Shipping serviceable assets to Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA.
Item Details
- Part Number: 2750038-101
- NSN: 4810-01-054-9843RK
- Estimated Spares Requirement: 21 units
- Product Service Code: 4810 (Valves, Powered)
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Other Aircraft Part Manufacturing), size standard 1,500 employees.
Submission & Qualification
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" and submit responses by April 22, 2026, 04:59 AM EDT. The government is interested in all business sizes, including Large Business, Small Business, 8(a)s, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, Hubzone Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses.
Key qualifications for potential sources:
- Capability to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package.
- Must have sought and obtained design approval from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
- Must have manufactured the subject items within the past 36 months for the OEM or Department of Defense.
- The government does not possess the associated technical data. Respondents must provide evidence of their ability to supply a copy of the OEM's manufacturing data or an OEM licensee agreement.
- Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil.
Information requested in responses includes: Company details, CAGE Code, DUNS Number, business size, small business type, point of contact information, OEM license/agreement details, and any recommendations or concerns.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research to determine potential set-aside)
- Response Due: April 22, 2026, 04:59 AM EDT
- Published Date: April 14, 2026
Contact Information
- Responses Email: 430scms.afmc.rfiresponses@us.af.mil
- Tinker SAR Process Questions: afsc.sb.workflow@us.af.mil
- Primary Contact: 430 SCMS
Additional Notes
This is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded based on this notice. No funds are available to fund the information solicited, and oral submissions are not acceptable. This notice is for informational and planning purposes only and is not binding to the Government.