Float 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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is soliciting for Float and Solenoid Valves under an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). This is an Other Than Full and Open Competition acquisition, targeting approved sources for specific National Stock Numbers (NSNs) for DLA stock support in the continental United States. The solicitation is expected to be available on June 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This acquisition covers two National Stock Numbers (NSNs):
- NSN 4820010602543, VALVE, FLOAT:
- Approved Sources: TAT TECHNOLOGIES LTD (P/N 5113-1) and EATON CORPORATION (P/N 60812-1).
- Aircraft Application: F-16.
- Anticipated Demand Quantity (ADQ): 177 EA.
- NSN 4810012238040, VALVE, SOLENOID:
- Approved Sources: MEGGITT NORTH HOLLYWOOD INC (P/N 234165-5), TAT TECHNOLOGIES LTD (P/N 234165-5, P/N 5163-2).
- Aircraft Application: F/A-18, A-D, E/F, G (Growler).
- Anticipated Demand Quantity (ADQ): 17 EA.
The Government does not possess complete unrestricted technical data and intends to solicit only approved sources under the authority of 10 USC 3204(a)(1).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed Price Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) under FAR Part 15.
- Competition: Other Than Full and Open Competition (approved sources only).
- Duration: One-year base period with one one-year option period, for a potential total of 2 years.
- Total Value: Not to exceed $2,353,569.15.
- Solicitation Availability: On or about June 3, 2026, via http://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp.
- Published Date: April 17, 2026.
Evaluation
Award decisions will be based on a combination of price, delivery, past performance, and socioeconomic factors, as described in the solicitation. Price may be a significant factor. This acquisition may be subject to the Trade Agreements Act of 1979.
Submission Requirements
- Proposals must be in English and US dollars.
- Preferred Submission: Upload through Dibbs.
- Alternative Submission: Email to Carlos.Oquendo@dla.mil (maximum 15MB).
- Hard copies, specifications, plans, or drawings are not available. FOB Origin is required.