VALVE,MODULATING,EC
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, under the Department of Defense, has issued a Solicitation for the procurement of VALVE,MODULATING,EC (Product Service Code 1660: Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, And Pressurizing Equipment). This opportunity emphasizes the need for newly manufactured spares and includes specific requirements for commercial items and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) portions. Proposals are due by March 19, 2026, at 8:30 PM ET.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for VALVE,MODULATING,EC components. Key requirements include:
- Newly manufactured spares only: Refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will not be accepted.
- P-8/P-3 Platform Commercial Items: Must be readily available on the commercial market with current FAA certification (FAA Form 8130-3 Air Worthiness Approval Tag) accompanying individual products from the OEM.
- Approved Sources: Offers from non-government-approved sources of supply will be deemed technically unacceptable. Distributors of approved sources must submit an authorized distributor letter.
- Critical Safety Items (CSI): DFARS clause 252.209-7010, Identification of Critical Safety Items, is incorporated by reference.
- FMS Portion: For non-CLSSA FMS spares, DFARS 252.211-7003 (Item Unique Identification and Valuation) is deleted, as these assets are owned by FMS customer countries and will not enter the DoD supply chain.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: March 19, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: March 12, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Proposals will be evaluated based on compliance with technical requirements, including source approval. Electronic versions of proposals should be emailed to GINA.PALUMBO@DLA.MIL.
Additional Notes
This solicitation is issued under EAF authority, with the synopsis waived due to urgency (FAR 5.202(a)(2)). Various clauses, including Buy American, Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement, and Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions, are incorporated by reference.