48--VALVE,LINEAR,DIRECT

The contract pertains to the acquisition of ten units of a linear direct valve, identified by NSN 7R-4810-009465472-LU, with delivery terms set at FOB origin. The part is subject to engineering source approval requirements mandated by the design control activity to ensure consistent quality and performance, as only qualified sources possess the unique design capability, specialized engineering expertise, and proprietary manufacturing or repair knowledge necessary for its production. These approved sources retain critical technical data and intellectual property that are not economically accessible to the Government, making reliance on them essential for maintaining the integrity of the component. Any attempt to use an alternate supplier must undergo a formal qualification process established by the design control activity and approved by the cognizant Government engineering entity overseeing the part’s application. The solicitation, issued as a presolicitation under number SPRPA126RZB35 by the Department of Defense’s DLA Aviation office in Philadelphia, has a response deadline of August 21, 2026, with Loraine E. Smith as the primary point of contact for inquiries.