Request for Information - F-15 EX Flow Control Valve - Redacted

The U.S. Air Force, through the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is seeking to award a sole-source Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract to ITT Aerospace Control LLC for the establishment of an organic depot-level repair capability for the Flow Control Valve on F-15EX aircraft. This effort is structured as a three-year base period with a one-year option and is justified under FAR 6.302-1 due to the exclusive proprietary technical data, specialized test equipment, and embedded engineering expertise held solely by ITT Aerospace Control LLC, making it the only responsible source capable of enabling sustainment. The contract requires the delivery of a comprehensive product support package including Flow Control Valve hardware and spares, specialized test equipment, test program sets, interface test adapters, technical manuals, software, and engineering support—all subject to the transfer of Government-Purpose Rights to ensure the Air Force can perform independent repairs at designated Air Logistics Complexes. The acquisition is mission-critical, as failure to secure this capability would result in prohibitive costs, unsustainable schedule delays, and potential mission-crippling impacts to F-15EX operational readiness. The solicitation requires electronic submission via SAM.gov by June 28, 2026, and is limited to the offeror’s provision of a Technical Data Package complete with a data rights assertion list, ensuring the Government can access and utilize proprietary information for depot activation. Inspection and acceptance of all deliverables will occur at the Air Logistics Complex at Wright-Patterson AFB, with the Government responsible for verification using OEM-derived technical procedures and validated test protocols. While packaging, preservation, and marking requirements are acknowledged as necessary for safe transport and long-term storage, specific MIL-STD standards or detailed technical criteria are not outlined. The contract’s value cannot be determined due to the absence of completed CLINs or pricing data, though a rough order of magnitude and ceiling funding were referenced. No formal evaluation factors, weighting criteria, or award basis (LPTA or trade-off) are specified, but the rationale implies a trade-off approach given the emphasis on technical exclusivity over cost. The procurement environment reflects an operational urgency driven by the imminent expiration of current inorganic support in FY 2026 and the inability of any other entity to replicate the OEM’s proprietary knowledge base.