F-16 valve, nose landing

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure one F-16 nose landing gear hydraulic valve with National Stock Number 1620010456113 through a solicitation numbered SPRHA1-25-Q-1097. The procurement is restricted to three qualified sources: Lockheed Martin Corp., ES3 Prime Logistics Group, Inc., and Eaton Aerospace LLC. Potential manufacturers must meet strict Manufacturing Qualification Requirements, including submitting a Source Approval Request package, demonstrating adequate facilities and testing capabilities, and conducting qualification testing at their own expense. Award evaluation will be primarily based on price, with all other factors considered significantly less important. The solicitation requires First Article Testing unless waived, and the final quote submission is due by December 30, 2024.

The contract is not designated as a small business set-aside and falls under NAICS category 336413 with a size standard of 1,250 employees. The delivery schedule includes a First Article Test Report due by February 3, 2026, and the production unit due by July 25, 2026. The estimated cost for testing and evaluation is approximately $4,000, with a total qualification process estimated to take 365 days. The contract includes a DO-A1 priority rating and is restricted to US contractors only. Technical requirements are extensive, including adherence to specific engineering drawings, military packaging standards, and export control regulations. Potential contractors must also comply with detailed Material Review Board requirements and Item Unique Identification protocols specified in the associated engineering documentation.