F-16 Valve, Solenoid

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is requesting quotations for one solenoid valve (NSN 4810-01-099-6392) required for F-16 aircraft applications, with quotations due by April 6, 2026. Interested contractors must be qualified sources and meet stringent manufacturing and quality requirements, including AS9100 quality standards, Item Unique Identification marking per MIL-STD-130, and compliance with military packaging and marking standards. The acquisition is restricted to qualified sources only, and contractors seeking qualification must submit a Manufacturing Qualification Requirement package at an estimated cost of $320,000 with a 365-day timeline. Evaluation will assess compliance with technical specifications, delivery capability to the required delivery date of March 30, 2028, and pricing across three quantity brackets (1-2 each, 3-4 each, and 5-10 each). The opportunity carries a DX (national defense) priority rating under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System, and the contract is restricted to U.S. contractors only.

This solicitation includes no set-aside designations and is restricted to two currently qualified sources: Honeywell International (CAGE 70210, part number 581670-2-2) and Lockheed Martin (CAGE 81755, part number 16VH003006-2). The government intends to purchase one valve for a Foreign Military Sales customer under FMS Case LO-D-QAF, with delivery to be F.O.B. Origin at no additional cost if delivered early. Quotations must remain firm for 30 days, and payment will be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system. The contract includes comprehensive requirements for supply chain traceability documentation retention for ten years post-delivery and compliance with cybersecurity, prohibited foreign equipment, and supply chain security requirements. Inspection and acceptance occur at the origin, with all technical data and control drawing specifications provided through the Engineering Data List and related documentation.