VALVE,FLOW CONTROL / NSN: 4820-01-697-2181 / PN: 40885-48

SOL #: FD20302601223Sources Sought

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK
TINKER AFB, OK, 73145-3070, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

PSC

Valves, Nonpowered (4820)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

1
Posted
Feb 20, 2026
2
Response Deadline
Feb 28, 2026, 5:59 AM

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 (424th SCMS), through DLA AVIATION AT OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, is conducting market research via a Sources Sought Synopsis for the new manufacture of VALVE, FLOW CONTROL (NSN: 4820-01-697-2181 / PN: 40885-48). The purpose is to identify potential sources and determine if the effort can be competitive or a Small Business Set-Aside. This is not a solicitation. Responses are due by February 28, 2026.

Scope of Work

The primary requirement is the new manufacture of the specified VALVE, FLOW CONTROL item. This may encompass the procurement/manufacture of component parts, inspection, testing, preservation/packaging, and shipping. Potential sources may also be responsible for supply chain management, logistics planning, forecasting, long-lead time parts procurement, and addressing diminishing manufacturing sources. Nonrecurring engineering costs may be associated with becoming an approved source.

Contract & Timeline

  • Opportunity Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
  • Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
  • Estimated Spares Requirement: Maximum quantity of 5 units
  • Maximum PR Value: $389,599.00
  • Response Due: February 28, 2026, 05:59 AM EST
  • Published Date: February 20, 2026

Eligibility / Set-Aside

The government is interested in all potential sources, including Large Businesses, Small Businesses, 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.

Technical Data & Source Approval

Potential sources wishing to be qualified are REQUIRED to complete a Source Approval Request (SAR) package. Qualification Requirements (QRs) and Engineering Data List (EDL) are attached or referenced in the original document. Technical data may be provided on the EDL, or sources may need to acquire it independently. Requests for Engineering Drawings should be submitted via email to the Tinker Engineering Drawings Public Sales Desk. SAR package submission is electronic via DoD SAFE.

Submission & Evaluation

Interested sources must select "ADD ME TO INTERESTED VENDORS" on SAM.gov to participate. This is a market research effort, not a Request for Proposal (RFP), and no contract will be awarded based on this notice. No funds are available for the information solicited. Questions regarding this post should be submitted to the provided workflow email address.

Contact Information

People

Points of Contact

424 SCMSPRIMARY
424.scms.afmc.rfi.responses@us.af.mil

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