F-16 valve assembly

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) has issued a solicitation for an F-16 valve assembly, specifically a new manufacture aluminum valve (NSN: 4820-01-060-7524, P/N 504800-1) that controls cooling air flow to the lower right-hand equipment bay of an F-16 aircraft. The Request for Quotation (RFQ SPRTA1-25-Q-0050) requires contractors to meet ISO 9001-2015 quality standards and comply with Item Unique Identification (IUID) requirements. Contractors must be prepared to follow strict transportation and packaging guidelines, including compliance with MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-2073-1 standards for packaging and shipping. The solicitation was posted on November 26, 2024, with quotes due by December 26, 2024, and requires quoted prices to remain firm for 120 days. Potential bidders must have the capability to perform origin inspection/acceptance and meet FOB Origin shipping terms.

The procurement is not a small business set-aside and falls under NAICS code 336413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The total quantity required is 3 units, divided into two line items (2 units and 1 unit), with delivery required by May 25, 2025 to specified military locations. This procurement is part of a Foreign Military Sales (FMS) case with the designation TW-D-SAD, and carries a DO-A1 priority rating. The solicitation involves two specific CAGE/reference number combinations (81755/16VY112-1 and 96124/504800-1), indicating potential manufacturers or suppliers who might be interested in bidding. Wooden packaging materials must be debarked and heat-treated to specific standards, with unit pack dimensions of 10.5" x 10.5" x 12.5" and a weight of 4.00 lbs. Contractors will need to coordinate with DCMA Transportation and use the Shipment Instruction Request (SIR) eTool System for obtaining appropriate DOD regulatory clearances.