Regulator, air press

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is seeking to procure an air pressure regulator through Pre-Solicitation Notice SPRTA1-26-Q0265 (PR 25-01169). This acquisition falls under NAICS Code 336413 (Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC Code 1660 (Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, and Pressurizing Equipment). The solicitation was posted on March 20, 2026, with a proposal due date of April 20, 2026. As a simplified acquisition not expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold, the requirement has been exempted from full synopsis publication requirements under FAR 5.202(a)(13). The complete solicitation package will be available through the Government Point of Entry (GPE), and offerors will be permitted to respond electronically via email or other electronic means. While specific evaluation criteria are not detailed in this pre-solicitation notice, interested contractors should monitor the GPE for the full request for proposal.

This acquisition carries no set-aside designation and is open to all qualified contractors. The contract value is anticipated to remain below the simplified acquisition threshold, indicating a relatively modest procurement. No incumbent contractor or previous award history is referenced in this notice. The streamlined procurement approach utilizing electronic commerce demonstrates the government's intent to expedite the acquisition process while maintaining transparency and fair competition. Contractors interested in this opportunity should ensure their capabilities align with aircraft pressurizing equipment manufacturing and monitor the GPE closely for the formal solicitation release and any subsequent updates or amendments prior to the April 20, 2026 deadline.