Request for Information - F-15 Flow Control Valve Depot Activation Capabilities

The U.S. Air Force, through the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center’s F-15 Directorate at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio, is seeking industry input through a Request for Information to establish depot-level maintenance capabilities for the F-15EX Flow Control Valve. This effort aims to transition from interim contractor support to organic government-led depot activation at designated Air Logistics Complexes, ensuring the sustainment of critical flight systems. The contractor must provide not only the physical valve but all associated spare parts, specialized test equipment, test program sets, and interface test adapters necessary for repair and verification, alongside comprehensive technical data rights to support software functionality and repair validation. The acquisition is governed by 10 USC §2460 and regulated by DFARS and ITAR/EAR directives, requiring strict compliance with export controls and the submission of a certified DD Form 2345 for access to militarily critical technical data. Proposals must include corporate information such as CAGE code, size status under NAICS 334511, security clearance level, and a demonstrated ability to execute Partnering and Implementation Agreements with the original equipment manufacturer while mitigating potential organizational conflicts of interest. The response must be submitted as an unclassified white paper via email by May 17, 2026, and must clearly outline the offeror’s capacity to train USAF technicians within 30 days of acceptance and to support full depot activation timelines, including identifying training facility needs six months in advance. This RFI is a market research tool with no binding obligations or awarded contract; all evaluation criteria, award basis, funding, and specific delivery terms will be defined in a future solicitation based on industry feedback collected through this process.