Valve Assembly
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, OK, on behalf of the U.S. Air Force (423rd SCMS), has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis for market research to identify potential sources for the Valve Assembly, Envi (NSN: 1660-01-140-1978, P/N: 979968-2-1). This effort aims to determine the best acquisition strategy, including potential set-asides. Responses are due by February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This Sources Sought seeks capabilities for the new manufacture of approximately 31 units of the specified Valve Assembly. The scope includes procurement and manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources. The anticipated place of performance is Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought Synopsis (Market Research)
- Item: Valve Assembly, Envi (NSN: 1660-01-140-1978, P/N: 979968-2-1)
- NAICS Code: 336413 (Aircraft Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
- Set-Aside: None specified; the government is interested in all business sizes.
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, at 22:00:00Z
- Published: February 10, 2026
Key Requirements for Respondents
Interested vendors must complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. Manufacturing Qualification Requirements (MQR) and Engineering Data List (EDL) may be provided; otherwise, sources must acquire technical data independently. Inquiries regarding the Tinker SAR Process should be directed to the AFSC Small Business Office, and SAR packages must be submitted via DoD SAFE. Respondents are also required to provide specific business information as requested in Part I of the document, including company details, size status, and ownership.
Additional Notes
This is solely for market research purposes and is not a solicitation. No contract will be awarded based on responses to this notice. Interested vendors should select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov. Questions regarding this post should be submitted via email to 423scms.guea.workflow@us.af.mil; direct contact with the originator is not permitted.