Valve, Linear Direct

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation seeks manufacture of linear direct valves (NSN 4810-01-360-8278 HS) for C-130 aircraft, with proposals due July 3 and firm pricing required for 120 days from June 3. This is an unrestricted acquisition designated as a Foreign Military Sales requirement supporting international cases for Australia, Colombia, Jordan, and Qatar.

Place of performance is the United States. The solicitation calls for nine units across five contract line items, with delivery required by July 31. The contract is firm fixed-price and rated under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS) at 15 CFR 700. NAICS code is 336413, Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing; PSC code is 4810, Valves, Powered.

Triumph Actuation Systems (CAGE Code 61898) is identified as a previously qualified source exempt from submitting additional qualification documentation. All other offerors must provide proof of prior Government or OEM supply, complete drawings, company capability brochures with facilities lists, and identification of sub-vendors and their processes. The contract includes NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements, prohibition on covered telecommunications equipment, item unique identification requirements, small business subcontracting plans, and compliance with trade and procurement restrictions.

Evaluation uses lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection, weighing price and technical capability approximately equally. Payment is made via electronic funds transfer using Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), with inspection and acceptance at origin. Contract administration is conducted by DLA Procurement Operations; Dana Craun (dana.craun@us.af.mil, 385-591-1678) is the contracting officer.