New Manufacture: KC 135 Gate Valve; NSN 4810-00-713-3144RK

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is conducting a pre-solicitation for the procurement of 117 aluminum alloy gate valves for the U.S. Air Force KC-135 aircraft refueling system. The valves, designated as Part Number 132215-3 with NSN 4810-00-713-3144RK, are pressure-operated fuel shutoff valves that measure 12.00" L x 2.76" W x 3.96" H and weigh 4.10 pounds each. The procurement is being conducted under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1) authority, indicating that the supplies are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources. The solicitation SPRTA1-25-R-1350 will be made available electronically on sam.gov with proposals due by November 30, 2025. An Ombudsman has been appointed at (385) 591-1599 to address potential contractor concerns during the proposal development phase, and the government's contract obligation remains contingent on appropriated funds availability.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designation and identifies Meggitt North Hollywood as the qualified source for these specialized aircraft components. The contract requires delivery of all 117 gate valves to the DLA Distribution Depot in Oklahoma by July 28, 2032, providing contractors with nearly seven years to fulfill the delivery requirement. While the pre-solicitation notice does not specify the total contract value or budget range, the procurement involves precision-manufactured aluminum alloy valves critical to the KC-135 aircraft's fuel system operations. The extended delivery timeline suggests this may be a new manufacture requirement for components that are not readily available from standard inventory sources. The classification under NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing and PSC code 4810 for Powered Valves reflects the specialized nature of these aviation fuel system components.