valve, fuel shut-off, 4810-01-084-5981
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support is conducting market research via a Sources Sought notice for the potential procurement of Valve, Fuel Shut-Off (NSN 4810-010845981). This effort aims to identify qualified businesses for a potential long-term Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC). Responses to the market survey are due by May 26, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. EST.
Scope of Work
DLA Weapons Support is considering a long-term contract for NSN 4810-010845981, a fuel shut-off valve. Due to the Government not possessing complete, unrestricted technical data, the intent is to solicit and contract only from currently approved sources under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). The market survey seeks information on vendor capabilities, commercial item status, and interest in an IDC structure, including preferred contract duration, delivery quantities, and pricing considerations.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research (not a solicitation)
- Item: Valve, Fuel Shut-Off (NSN 4810-010845981)
- NAICS: 332911 (Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a 750-employee size standard.
- Potential Contract Type: Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC), typically 1-3 year base with up to two 4-year option periods.
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: May 26, 2026, 4:00 p.m. EST
- Published: May 18, 2026
Key Details
The acquisition is authorized under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1), limiting procurement to approved sources. Current approved sources include: Parker-Hannifin Corp (CAGE 92003), Federal Industries Inc. (CAGE 0TR84), TAT Technologies LTD (CAGE 1523A), and Eaton Corporation (CAGE 86090). The AMC/AMSC for this NSN is 1/B, indicating suitability for competitive acquisition but requiring acquisition from specified sources due to technical data limitations. Vendors can access source-controlled drawings/specifications by querying MR 010845981 at https://pcf1.bsm.dla.mil/cfolders.
Response Guidance
Interested sources must complete the attached market survey (Market Survey NIIN 010845981.docx) and submit it via email to Mandy Phipps-Kuhlman at mandy.phipps-kuhlman@dla.mil. Companies wishing to become an approved source may submit an application package through the DLA Weapons Support Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program, with details available at https://www.dla.mil/Land-and-Maritime/Offers/Technical-Support/Value-Management/. This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation.