Valve, butterfly

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation issued a Letter Request for Quote (RFQ) solicitation on April 15, 2026, for four butterfly valves (NSN 4820016529892, Part Number 810221-1, Cage Code 73030) required to support KC-46 aircraft operations for the United States Air Force. The procurement mandates that suppliers comply with Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification procedures per 14 CFR Part 21, military packaging standards (MIL-STD-2073-1 and MIL-STD-129), and Item Unique Identification (IUID) marking in accordance with DFARS 252.211-7003 and MIL-STD-130. Contractors must also coordinate transportation with DCMA prior to shipment and ensure all wooden packaging materials are debarked and heat-treated. The solicitation does not specify explicit evaluation criteria beyond the standard pricing and delivery proposal requirements. Proposals must be submitted no later than May 15, 2026, to Contracting Specialist Melanie Ivie, with award anticipated against the existing Basic Ordering Agreement SPRPA1-19-G-CE01 on a firm, fixed-price basis.

This procurement includes no set-aside designation and does not identify any incumbent contractors. The solicitation requests a minimum quantity of one unit, a best estimated quantity of four units, and a maximum quantity of six units, with specific pricing and delivery terms to be determined through the competitive quote process. Delivery is required to DLA Distribution Depot Oklahoma (Ship-to SW3211, Mark For ACCT 09) on or before November 1, 2026, with early delivery acceptable. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the origin point under FOB origin terms, meaning the contractor bears shipping risk and responsibility. The place of performance is the United States, and the contract will be executed under firm, fixed-price terms, though no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation notice.