Valve Body (4820-01-589-7552) 26-R-0336
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 Ogden, UT has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the sole source acquisition of T-38 Shimmy Damper housing (NSN/PN: 4820-01-589-7552), also referred to as a Valve Body. This acquisition is restricted to Circor Aerospace, Inc. due to proprietary data and the absence of other qualified sources.
Purpose & Scope
This document justifies the acquisition of approximately 200 units of the T-38 Shimmy Damper housing (NSN/PN: 4820-01-589-7552) on a sole source basis. The agency requires this specific component, identified as a Valve Body, for the T-38 aircraft. The justification outlines the necessity for limiting competition to a single source.
Contract Details
The acquisition will be structured as a Firm Fixed Price contract. While the exact value is not stated, the justification references an estimated acquisition value of over $900,000 not exceeding $20,000,000 for internal approval levels. Options for increased quantity or contract term extension are mentioned as possibilities.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is being conducted on a sole source basis, citing statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). Circor Aerospace, Inc. is identified as the only approved source capable of furnishing the required supplies. A sources sought notice posted on January 29, 2026, yielded no responses, further supporting the sole source determination.
Key Justification Points
The rationale for sole source procurement includes the existence of proprietary data held by Circor Aerospace, Inc., their unwillingness to sell this data, and the agency's inability to reverse engineer the required component. This restricts the acquisition to the only known source with the capability to provide the T-38 Shimmy Damper housing.
Contact Information
For inquiries, the primary contact is Johnny Wakefield at johnny.wakefield.2@us.af.mil or 385-591-3547.