Request for Information - F-15 EX Flow Control Valve - Redacted
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 the Air Force (USAF) is issuing a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the F-15EX Flow Control Valve (FCV). This action justifies a sole-source acquisition from ITT Aerospace Controls LLC to establish an organic, depot-level maintenance and repair capability for the FCV at an Air Logistics Complex (ALC). The goal is to ensure cost-effectiveness and efficiency by leveraging existing F-15 legacy capabilities.
Scope of Work
This effort involves:
- Procurement of essential parts and associated Depot Activation (DA) actions for the FCV.
- Establishment of a complete product support package for the designated ALC, including hardware, software, test equipment, technical publications, training, and data.
- Acquisition of Specialized Test Equipment (STE), Test Program Sets (TPS), and Interface Test Adapters (ITAs) for depot-level hardware testing and repair.
- Negotiation of licenses for sensitive technical data required to repair the FCV, due to proprietary restrictions.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole-source Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract.
- Duration: Three-year base ordering period with an additional one-year option.
- Set-Aside: Justified under FAR 6.302-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements." ITT Aerospace Controls LLC is identified as the sole responsible Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM).
- Published: June 12, 2026
Evaluation
This document is a justification for a sole-source award and not a solicitation for proposals. The government will perform technical, price, and cost analyses to ensure a fair and reasonable price.
Additional Notes
The USAF is pursuing this action because ITT Aerospace Controls LLC is the only OEM capable of providing the FCV and associated technical data required for Depot Activation. Procuring and qualifying a new FCV solution would result in substantial cost duplication and unacceptable schedule delays. Market research confirmed no viable alternative sources exist due to proprietary technical data, specialized test equipment, and integrated engineering expertise owned by the OEM. The government plans to establish a government-owned organic depot capability to enable future competition.