VALVE, CONVERTER, LIQ
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 is issuing a Presolicitation for a Long Term Contract (LTC) for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) to procure Valve, Converter, Liq. (NSN 1660-00-113-9109). This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The item is designated as a Critical Application Item and a Life Support Item. The solicitation, SPE4A7-26-R-X451, will be available on February 23, 2026, with proposals due by March 24, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks to establish an IQC for NSN 1660-00-113-9109, a Valve, Converter, Liq. The estimated annual demand (EAD) quantity is 640 each for each of the three one-year base periods. This item is critical for its application and is classified as a life support item, requiring higher level quality. Specifications, plans, or drawings are not available from the Government.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Long Term Contract (LTC) for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: Three (3) one-year base periods
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (100% Small Businesses only)
- Solicitation Release: February 23, 2026
- Proposal Due: March 24, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- FOB: Destination
- Stock Locations: New Cumberland, PA & Tracy, CA
- Inspection/Acceptance: Origin
- Subcontracting Plan: Not required
Evaluation
The final contract award decision will be based on a combination of price, past performance (utilizing the Past Performance Information Retrieval System - PPIRS), and other evaluation factors as detailed in the solicitation.
Additional Notes
The solicitation (SPE4A7-26-R-X451) will be available exclusively via DLA DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/) on the release date. Offerors will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the PDF documents. A paper copy of the solicitation will not be provided.