VALVE,MODULATING
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) Aviation at Philadelphia, PA has issued a solicitation for VALVE,MODULATING (Product Service Code 2995 - Miscellaneous Engine Accessories, Aircraft). This is an urgent requirement for a Critical Safety Item (CSI) and Critical Application Item (CAI), with the synopsis waived due to urgency (FAR 5.202(a)(2)). Proposals are due May 18, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of modulating valves. Key requirements include:
- Newly manufactured spares only; refurbished, remanufactured, or repaired material will not be accepted.
- For P-8/P-3 Platform Commercial Items, current FAA certification documentation (FAA Form 8130-3 Air Worthiness Approval Tag) must accompany individual products.
- For new unused stock from the OEM (other than P-8/P-3 Platform commercial items), offers from sources not government-approved will be deemed technically unacceptable.
- Distributors of approved sources MUST submit a copy of their authorized distributor letter on the source's letterhead to the buyer point of contact at the time of proposal submittal.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Published Date: May 8, 2026
- Response Due: May 18, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
Evaluation
Award will be based on strict adherence to technical requirements, including source approval, FAA certification where applicable, and the provision of newly manufactured materials. Offers failing to meet these criteria will be deemed technically unacceptable.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates various clauses by reference, including those related to Item Unique Identification and Valuation, Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirements, Wide Area Workflow Payment Instructions, Buy American Act, and Security Prohibitions and Exclusions. DFARS clause 252.209-7010, Identification of Critical Safety Items, is incorporated by reference.