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
This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (JOFOC) for the acquisition of Valve, Linear, Direct (NSN/PN: 4810-00-511-5267HS/5542) for the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support at Tinker AFB, OK. The contract action is a Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity award for 153 units, justified due to the existence of only one responsible source.
Purpose & Scope
The DLA requires 153 units of the "Valve, Linear, Direct" (NSN/PN: 4810-00-511-5267HS/5542). This document provides the justification for a sole-source acquisition, citing statutory authority 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) because the supplies are available from only one or a limited number of sources.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity
- Product Service Code: 4810 (Valves, Powered)
- Department/Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
- Office: DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
- Set-Aside: Not Applicable (Sole Source)
- Published Date: May 26, 2026
Efforts to Improve Competition
Market research included posting Sources Sought notices on SAM.gov on August 29, 2025, and November 13, 2025. While two vendors (Brenco Supply, Inc. and Aircraft Composite Technologies, Inc.) expressed interest, neither was an approved source nor held manufacturing rights. The item has an AMSC code 'D', indicating it is economically unfeasible to reverse engineer. The acquisition is therefore restricted to the known source(s) capable of furnishing the item.
Market Research Findings
Extensive market research, including database inquiries and manufacturer websites, concluded there is no reasonable expectation of receiving priced offers from two or more responsible offerors. The "Ability One" program was reviewed and found unsuitable, and the requirement cannot be met with a commercial or modified commercial item.
Actions to Overcome Barriers
The Government commits to continuously monitoring the marketplace for potential new sources, synopsizing requirements, and periodically screening the item for changes in data and source availability to foster future competition.
Approvals
The Justification was approved by the Contracting Officer on December 12, 2025, and the Competition Advocate on December 16, 2025. Head of Contracting Activity approval is pending for contracts exceeding $20 million but not $150 million.