VALVE, FUEL PRESSURIZING & DRAIN / NSN 2915-01-060-1265 / KC-135 AIRCRAFT
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 an Unrestricted presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for VALVE, FUEL PRESSURIZING & DRAIN (NSN 2915-01-060-1265) for KC-135 aircraft. This will be a 5-year base contract with an Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ) of 80 units. The estimated solicitation issue date is May 15, 2026. This is a notice of intent to solicit from a limited number of sources, but interested parties may submit their capabilities.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply of VALVE, FUEL PRESSURIZING & DRAIN, identified by NSN 2915-01-060-1265. Key details include:
- Estimated Annual Quantity (EAQ): 80 EACH
- FOB: Destination
- Inspection/Acceptance: Origin
- Item Status: Critical, but not a Critical Safety Item
- Export Control: Applies
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Duration: 5-year base period
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Estimated Solicitation Issue Date: May 15, 2026
- Responses to Notice of Intent Due: June 17, 2026, 7:00 PM UTC
- Published Date: April 29, 2026
Source Information & Evaluation
The Government intends to solicit and negotiate with a limited number of sources. The Source Controlled OEM is Lockheed Martin (CAGE 98897, p/n 695974-3). Approved sources include Eaton Corp (CAGE 86090) and ITT Aerospace Controls (CAGE 73760). DLA Aviation does not possess complete technical data for this part. Any other interested contractor must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) package for approval.
Award decisions will be based on a combination of price, past performance, and other evaluation factors as described in the forthcoming solicitation. A reverse auction may be conducted via the Procurex system.
Additional Notes
- This notice is not a request for competitive proposals; however, all proposals received within 45 days of publication will be considered.
- The Government is not using Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) policies, but interested parties may identify commercial item capabilities within 15 days of this notice.
- Contractors must be registered in SAM.gov to receive an award.
- The solicitation will be available on DIBBS (https://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/) on the issue date.