Valve Assembly

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation is soliciting proposals for the procurement of valve assemblies for F-16 aircraft under solicitation number SPRTA1-26-R-0090. The requirement includes two specific valve components: a valve assembly (P/N 513000-2) consisting of a normally open differential pressure regulator with solenoid-controlled shut-off valve, and a solenoid valve (P/N 04-1001-25) designed to function as a shutoff valve to pressurize a chamber. A total of 35 units are being sought, with both items manufactured from aluminum. This is a non-competitive acquisition justified under FAR 6.302 based on limited responsible sources, with only two qualified contractors identified: Transdigm Inc. and Essex Industries. The response deadline for this solicitation is March 23, 2026, with an anticipated award date approximately 90 days after notice publication. Interested contractors should direct inquiries to buyer Micah Miller at micah.miller.5@us.af.mil.

No set-aside designations have been applied to this procurement. Essex Industries is identified as the incumbent contractor, having previously supplied 14 units of the solenoid valve in January 2022 and 5 additional units in March 2023. The solicitation specifies no qualification requirements or export control restrictions. Delivery is required to destination SW3211 by November 27, 2025. The government does not own manufacturing data or rights to these components, and interested firms are encouraged to contact the original equipment manufacturer regarding data availability. A request for written quotation will be issued to proceed with the procurement process.