Valve, regulating, FL

The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation's 423rd Supply Chain Management Squadron at Tinker Air Force Base has issued a Sources Sought Synopsis to conduct market research for procuring a Valve, Regulating component for the F-16 aircraft platform. The specific item required is Part Number 16VY100-3 with NSN 4810012257171RK, which falls under the NAICS code 336413 for Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing. The procurement will encompass manufacturing, inspection, testing, packaging, and shipping of the component, potentially involving supply chain management and logistics planning requirements. The government is seeking to identify potential sources capable of manufacturing this specialized aircraft part and is targeting all business types including various small business categories. Interested vendors must complete a Source Approval Request package and submit their business information by August 18, 2025, with the overall due date for responses being August 22, 2025.

This opportunity does not utilize any set-aside designations and is open to all qualifying businesses regardless of size or certification status. The government has not identified any incumbent contractors or provided specific award values or budget ranges in the available documentation. The estimated spares requirement for this valve component is 68 units, indicating a moderate-scale procurement need. The place of performance is designated as Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma, with oversight provided by the Air Force Sustainment Center and the Department of the Air Force. This Sources Sought Synopsis serves as market research only and does not constitute a formal Request for Proposal, with no guarantee of contract award following the information gathering process.