C26-090 Moog Valve - 11 - Sources Sought Synopsis.pdf

Sources Sought Synopsis (SSS)

For Competitive Acquisition Efforts

21 April 2026

C26-090 Moog Valve

CAUTION:

This market survey is being conducted to identify potential sources that may possess the expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet the requirements for qualification and production of the C26-090 Moog Valve for use by United States Air Force (USAF) personnel.

The level of security clearance and amount of foreign participation in this requirement has not been determined. Contractors/Institutions responding to this market research are placed on notice that participation in this survey may not ensure participation in future solicitations or contract awards. The government will not reimburse participants for any expenses associated with their participation in this survey.

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Below is a document containing a description of the C26-090 Moog Valve requirement and a Contractor Capability Survey, which allows you to provide your company’s capability.

a) Tech specification

b) Item Description

c) etc.

2. If, after reviewing these documents, you desire to participate in the market research, you should provide documentation that supports your company’s capability in meeting these requirements. Failure to provide documentation may result in the government being unable to adequately assess your capabilities. If you lack sufficient experience in a particular area, please provide details explaining how you would overcome the lack of experience/capabilities in order to perform that portion of the requirement (i.e., teaming, subcontracting, etc.)

a. Identify any areas of work that your organization believes should be broken out exclusively for Small Business.

3. Both large and small businesses are encouraged to participate in this Market Research.

Joint ventures or teaming arrangements are encouraged.

4. Questions relative to this market survey should be addressed to Mark Todd, mark.todd.7@us.af.mil mailto:mark.todd.7@us.af.mil

PURPOSE/DESCRIPTION

The Government is conducting market research to identify potential sources that possess the production data, expertise, capabilities, and experience to meet qualification requirements for the procurement of the Moog valve (Part Number: 72049100) or a functionally equal component (see Item Description) under NAICS Code 334513 and FSC Code 6685, in support of the United States Air Force. This requirement is being competed as "Brand Name or Equal" to maximize competition and identify vendors capable of delivering high-performance components that integrate seamlessly into existing systems.

To be considered capable of meeting this requirement, potential sources must be able to provide a component that meets or exceeds the following salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics: the item must be a direct drop-in replacement for Moog P/N 72049100 without requiring any modification to existing United States Air Force infrastructure; it must maintain identical pressure ratings, flow rates, and response times as the OEM component; it must be fully compatible with the existing hydraulic and electronic control systems currently in use; and it must meet all relevant aerospace and Department of War (DoW) safety and performance standards.

CONTRACTOR CAPABILITY SURVEY

Part I. Business Information

Please provide the following business information for your company/institution and for any teaming or joint venture partners:

• Company/Institute Name:

• Address:

• Point of Contact:

• CAGE Code:

• Phone Number:

• E-mail Address:

• Web Page URL:

• Size of business pursuant to North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code:

334513 and FSC Code 6685 Based on the above NAICS Code, state whether your company is:

• Small Business (Yes / No)

• Woman Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Small Disadvantaged Business (Yes / No)

• 8(a) Certified (Yes / No)

• HUBZone Certified (Yes / No)

• Veteran Owned Small Business (Yes / No)

• Service Disabled Veteran Small Business (Yes / No)

• Central Contractor Registration (CCR). (Yes / No)

• A statement as to whether your company is domestically or foreign owned (if foreign, please indicate the country of ownership).

Written responses, no facsimiles or e-mails please, must be received no later than close of business 04 May 2026. Please email two (2) your response to:

C26-090 Moog Valve

Attn: Mark Todd Email: mark.todd.7@us.af.mil

Questions relative to this market research should be addressed to Mark Todd, (405) 738-8311 mailto:mark.todd.7@us.af.mil

Part II. Capability Survey Questions

A. General Capability Questions:

1. Company Information: Please provide your company name, CAGE code, Unique Entity

ID (UEI), point of contact, phone number, and email address.

2. Business Size: What is your business size and socioeconomic status (e.g., Small Business, SDVOSB, HUBZone, WOSB) under NAICS Code 334513?

3. Are you the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), an authorized distributor for Moog Inc., or are you proposing to manufacture/supply a "Brand Name or Equal" component? (If an authorized distributor, please provide your authorization letter/documentation).

4. Technical Equivalence (For "Equal" Offerors Only): If proposing an "equal" component, please provide technical data, specifications, and drawings demonstrating how your product meets or exceeds the salient characteristics (form, fit, function, pressure ratings, flow rates, and response times) of the Moog P/N 72049100. How do you guarantee it is a direct drop-in replacement without modifying existing United States Air Force infrastructure?

5. Quality and Certification: Does your company currently possess the necessary quality assurance certifications to meet aerospace and Department of War (DoW) safety and performance standards for hydraulic/electronic control valves? Please list relevant certifications (e.g., AS9100, ISO 9001).

6. Production and Delivery: What is your estimated standard lead time for delivery of this component after receipt of an order? Do you have any current production capacity constraints?

B. Commerciality Questions:

1. Are there established catalog or market prices for our requirement? If you offer this product and/or service to both U.S. Government and commercial sources, is the same workforce used for both the U.S. Government and general public? Is our requirement offered to both under similar terms and conditions? Briefly describe any differences.

2. Describe your standard warranty and return process for goods and services furnished to the government for items similar in nature to this requirement.