Request for Information - F-15 Flow Control Valve Depot Activation Capabilities

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Lifecycle Management Center at Wright Patterson Air Force Base is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) to identify sources capable of providing F-15EX Flow Control Valve Depot Activation capabilities. The procurement focuses on repair and maintenance solutions for flow control valves that manage fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, and coolant fluids in aircraft systems, including associated parts, spares, technical data rights, and software support necessary for verification of repairs at Air Logistics Centers. Interested contractors must submit a Statement of Intent and a White Paper within 14 calendar days of the posting date (by May 1, 2026), with questions directed to Laura Harr at laura.harr@us.af.mil for contracting matters and Jeffrey Hubbard at Jeffrey.hubbard.4@us.af.mil for technical questions. The government is seeking industry input on four key areas: the most efficient solution for organic repair of valve components, solutions addressing technical data and intellectual property rights, cost and schedule information for related components, and efficient contracting approaches. Respondents must provide company credentials including DUNS number, CAGE Code, incorporation details, employee count, and security clearance level, along with a corporate overview demonstrating qualifications in similar hardware and software development projects.

This RFI is not a set-aside contract and does not identify any current incumbents or award values, as it is intended solely for market research and acquisition planning purposes. Contractors selected to respond will be expected to design and build Specialized Test Equipment, Test Program Sets, and Interface Test Adapters; negotiate Partnering Agreements with Original Equipment Manufacturers; and provide training to USAF Maintenance Technicians within 30 days of final acceptance. No specific budget range or quantity metrics are provided in this pre-solicitation notice, as responses will be used for planning future Industry Day events rather than generating binding contractual obligations. All submissions must comply with export control regulations, including submission of a certified DD Form 2345, and proprietary information must be clearly marked with any requirements for Proprietary Information Agreements or Non-Disclosure Agreements noted by the respondent. The overall deadline for submission of materials is May 17, 2026, allowing potential contractors adequate time to prepare comprehensive white papers demonstrating their technical and logistical capabilities.