VALVE,ECS
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 at Philadelphia, PA has issued a Solicitation for VALVE, ECS. This requirement is designated as a Critical Application Item (CAI), meaning offers must come from government-approved sources or their authorized distributors. The solicitation is being issued under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities. Proposals are due March 3, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks to procure a VALVE, ECS, which is critical for aircraft air conditioning, heating, and pressurizing equipment (PSC 1660). The designation as a Critical Application Item (CAI) underscores the importance of strict adherence to source requirements to ensure reliability and safety.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 1660 (Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, And Pressurizing Equipment)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published: February 26, 2026
- Proposal Due: March 3, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST
Evaluation & Source Requirements
Offerors are explicitly advised that only proposals received from government-approved sources of supply will be considered technically acceptable. Any distributors of approved sources MUST submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter, on the source's letterhead, to the buyer point of contact via email at the time of proposal submittal. Failure to meet this requirement will result in technical unacceptability.
Additional Notes
The solicitation incorporates various standard clauses, including ITEM UNIQUE IDENTIFICATION AND VALUATION, WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS, BUY AMERICAN-FREE TRADE AGREEMENTS-BALANCE OF PAYMENTS PROGRAM, and ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS. This opportunity is subject to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities.