Valve, Linear Direct
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 U.S. Air Force (430th SCMS at Tinker AFB), through DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Synopsis for the procurement of "VALVE, LINEAR, DIRECT" (NSN: 4810-01-360-8278HS, P/N: 30170). This effort aims to identify potential sources and determine if the requirement can be competitively sourced or set aside for small businesses. This is NOT a Request for Proposal (RFP) or solicitation. Responses are requested by March 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
The government is seeking sources capable of manufacturing 9 units of the "VALVE, LINEAR, DIRECT" (Part Number 30170, NSN 4810-01-360-8278HS) as a new spares buy, with no repair requirement. Required capabilities include:
- Procurement/manufacture of component parts.
- Inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping.
- Potential responsibility for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, diminishing manufacturing sources, material shortage issues, and shipping serviceable assets.
- Potential responsibility for nonrecurring engineering costs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Contract Type, Period of Performance, Value: To be determined.
- Response Due: March 9, 2026
- Published: March 3, 2026
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This market research encourages responses from all business sizes, including Large Business, Small Business, Small Disadvantaged Businesses (8(a)s), Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Businesses, HUBZone Small Businesses, and Women-Owned Small Businesses. The NAICS Code is 336413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees.
Submission & Evaluation
Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov. A Source Approval Request (SAR) package must be completed as specified in the Qualification Requirements (QR) for this item, with electronic submission via DoD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil/). Requests for Engineering Drawings should be sent to ocalc.lgldo.public@us.af.mil. Questions regarding this post should be submitted to 430scms.afmc.rfiresponses@us.af.mil. Do not contact the originator directly with questions.
Additional Notes
This market research is conducted pursuant to FAR Part 10. No funds are available to fund the information solicited, and oral submissions are not acceptable.