VALVE,MODULATING
Overview
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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 Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA, has issued a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for a VALVE, MODULATING (NSN 7RE 2995-01-159-4660 VH). This is a Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Critical Application Item (CAI). Quotations are due by close of business on May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks newly manufactured VALVE, MODULATING units. Key requirements include:
- Item: NSN 7RE 2995-01-159-4660 VH, described as a "VALVE, MODULATING".
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD-2073.
- Critical Safety Item (CSI): DFARS clause 252.209-7010 is incorporated by reference.
- Source Eligibility: Offers from non-government-approved sources are technically unacceptable unless accompanied by FAA certification (FAA Form 8130-3 Air Worthiness Approval Tag) for new unused stock from the OEM. Distributors must provide an authorized distributor letter.
- Material Condition: Only newly manufactured spares are acceptable; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will be ineligible for award.
- Inspection & Acceptance: At Origin.
Contract Details
- Type: Request for Quotations (RFQ).
- Set-Aside: Small Business.
- Delivery: Required within 90 days.
- Place of Performance: Tempe, AZ.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: May 18, 2026 (close of business).
- Evaluation Criteria: While not detailed, past performance is noted as more important than price in general evaluation criteria.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued under EAF Authority due to urgency, with the synopsis waived per FAR 5.202 (a) (2). Numerous FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference, covering aspects such as hazardous materials, configuration management, unique item identification, and payment instructions.