Valve assembly, brake (26-r-0622)

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting proposals for a Brake Valve Assembly (NSN 1630-01-087-0430, P/N 16VL014004-3) used in F-16 aircraft applications. This solicitation (SPRHA1-26-R-0622) requires offerors to demonstrate comprehensive manufacturing and quality capabilities, including submission of a Source Approval Request package per AFMCI 23.113 and FAR 9.2, possession of current government-provided engineering data with Unique Identification requirements, and submission of a qualification test plan demonstrating compliance with all performance, environmental, mechanical, and quality assurance requirements. The estimated cost for qualification is $1,803,000 with a 365-day completion timeline, and qualified offerors will receive notification of their qualification status within 120 days of product submission. Evaluation will be based primarily on price, with all other factors combined being significantly less important than cost. Proposals are due by May 29, 2026 at 6:00 PM, with a 120-day price validity period required.

This procurement does not utilize a set-aside designation and is restricted to two qualified sources: Lockheed Martin Corporation and Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems. The government seeks to procure 39 valve assemblies under a firm-fixed-price contract designated as a rated order for national defense. Bidders may submit Bid A (including 1 first article with 365-day delivery and 38 production articles with 150-day delivery) or Bid B (39 articles with delivery by May 24, 2027), with first article testing waivable under specified conditions. All work must comply with AS9100 quality standards, MIL-STD-130 marking requirements, and comprehensive packaging and preservation standards per MIL-STD 2073-1 and MIL-STD 129. Performance of work is to take place in the United States, with the contract administrator located at DLA Aviation-Ogden, Hill Air Force Base, Utah.