Valve pilot

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation (DLA Aviation) is seeking to procure 82 valve pilots, specifically government surplus items with part number 26430056-02 and National Stock Number 1660009499895. The solicitation (SPRTA1-25-Q-1801) was issued on May 21, 2025, with quotations due by June 20, 2025. Vendors must provide proof of purchase and demonstrate prior government ownership, with parts required to be new or unused and in original unopened packaging. The evaluation criteria will focus on rigorous inspection of part number, manufacturer, prior ownership, and condition, with testable Shop Replaceable Units (SRUs) and Line Replaceable Units (LRUs) subject to testing according to technical orders or original equipment manufacturer procedures. The government reserves the right to request cost and pricing information to establish a fair and reasonable price, and any misrepresented or failed parts will be rejected and returned at the vendor's expense.

The solicitation does not have a specific set-aside designation and will be open to competitive bidding. The contract is associated with B-52/KC-135 aircraft applications and will be delivered to the DLA Distribution Depot at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma. Shipping will be executed under F.O.B. Origin terms, with vendors required to contact DCMA Transportation before shipment to obtain appropriate DOD regulatory clearances. The transportation is funded under account LOA 97X4930.FC04 with First Destination Transportation Account Code FRS2. The procurement falls under the NAICS category 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing, with a specific Product Service Code (PSC) of 1660 for Aircraft Air Conditioning, Heating, and Pressurizing Equipment. The total procurement is for 82 units, with strict packaging requirements mandating wood packaging materials to be debarked, heat-treated, and certified by an American Lumber Standards Committee-accredited agency.