Valve, Linear, Direct
Contract Overview
Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.
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This contract solicitation seeks proposals for the supply of linear direct valves, specifically valve part number 1009650-1 and National Stock Number 4810-00-601-1884, intended for use in the KC-135 aircraft. The valves are hydraulic pressure shutoff valves operated by a 28-volt, 3-port solenoid, capable of shutting off pressure up to 3,000 psi, constructed from aluminum, and weighing approximately 3 pounds. The government plans to order between 12 and 36 units, with deliveries scheduled in six installments between September 29, 2026, and February 28, 2027, shipping to Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, OK. There are no qualification requirements or set-asides for this procurement, and surplus items are not authorized. This acquisition is a limited source procurement, with qualified sources including Honeywell International Inc., Moog Inc., and Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing. The government does not own the data rights needed for manufacturing, so interested firms are encouraged to contact the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for data access. The contract will include unique item identification (UID) requirements and does not fall under commercial item acquisition policies. Proposals will be considered from all responsible sources, including foreign-owned firms after coordination with the contracting officer. The government’s obligation to award is contingent on the availability of funds. The solicitation will be electronic only and available via www.sam.gov, with an anticipated award date approximately 90 days after the synopsis publication. An Ombudsman is appointed to address concerns during the acquisition process, and price along with past performance will factor into the award decision. Questions should be directed to the buyer, Chrissy Turnage.
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OK, USASet-Aside
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Synopsis
PR: FD2030-24-01274
1. Estimated issue date and estimated closing/response date:
Issue: October 24, 2025
Closes: November 23, 2025
2. RFP# SPRTA1-26-R-0051
Request for Proposal
3. Service/Spare/Repair/OH: Spares
4. AMC: 1/R
5. Nomenclature/Noun: Valve, Linear, Direct
6. NSN: 4810-00-601-1884
7. PN: 1009650-1
8. History: 11 Sep 1997, 6 each, Moog Inc. (94697)
9. Description/Function: Valve, Linear, Direct. DIMENSIONS, 5.032 INCH (L) BY 2.7 INCH (W) BY 5.9 INCH (H). 3.0 POUNDS (WEIGHT). MATERIAL CONTENT, ALUMINUM. HYDRAULIC PRESSURE SHUT OFF VALVE OPERATED BY 28 VOLT, 3 PORT SOLENOID. SHUTS OFF 3000 POUNDS PER SQUARE INCH OF PRESSURE. APPL. TO KC-135.
10. Total Line Item Quantity: L/I 0001 36 Each (Range: 12-36)
11. Application (Engine or Aircraft): KC-135
12. Destination: L/I 0001 Ship to SW3211, Tinker AFB, OK
13. Required Delivery: Delivery 1: On or Before 29 Sep 2026
Delivery 2: On or Before 29 Oct 2026
Delivery 3: On or Before 29 Nov 2026
Delivery 4: On or Before 29 Dec 2026
Delivery 5: On or Before 29 Jan 2027
Delivery 6: On or Before 28 Feb 2027
14. Qualification Requirements: Do not exist.
15. Export Control Requirements: No
16. UID: UID requirements will apply.
17. Qualified Sources: Honeywell International Inc (CAGE 59364)
Moog, Inc. (94697)
Ontic Engineering & Manufacturing (45934)
18. Set-aside: This acquisition will not be set aside.
19. Surplus: Surplus is not authorized.
20. Mandatory Language:
The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to manufacture this item. Firms interested in participating in this procurement are encouraged to contact the OEM to inquire about the data or rights to the data.
In accordance with FAR 5.207(c) (16) (i), all responsible sources may submit a bid, proposal, or quotation which shall be considered by the agency.
Foreign owned firms are advised to contact the contracting officer or program manager before submitting a proposal to determine whether there are restrictions on receiving an award.
It is suggested that small business firms or others interested in subcontracting opportunities in connection with the described procurement make contract with the firms(s) listed.
This acquisition involves technology that has a military or space application. The extent of foreign participation has not yet been determined. Nothing in this notice contradicts other restrictions, identified in the synopsis notice or solicitation, regarding eligible sources (e.g., if this is a small business set aside, foreign sources may not participate as potential prime contractors but could, if otherwise eligible, participate as subcontractors).
Based upon market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. However, interested persons may identify to the contracting officer their interest and capability to satisfy the Government's requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer
Electronic procedures will be used for this solicitation. Hardcopies of the solicitation will not be sent from this office. The solicitation will be available for download only at www.sam.gov.
Authority: 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (1), Justification: supplies (or Services) required are available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s) and no other type of supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The proposed contract action is for supplies and services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one, or a limited number of sources under the authority of FAR 6.302.
This notice of intent is not a request for competition. However, all proposals received within 45 days (30 days if award is issued under an existing basic ordering agreement) after date of publication of this synopsis will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement.
Note: While price will be a significant factor in the evaluation of offers, the final contract award decision may be based upon a combination of price and past performance factors as detailed in the solicitation.
Note: An Ombudsman has been appointed to hear concerns from offerors or potential offerors during the proposal development phase of this acquisition. The purpose of the Ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the program director or contracting officer, but to communicate contractor concerns, issues, disagreements and recommendations to the appropriate government personnel. When requested, the Ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The Ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals or in the source selection process. Interested parties are invited to call the Ombudsman at 385-591-1672. DO NOT CALL THIS NUMBER FOR SOLICITATION REQUESTS.
Request for written quotation will be issued. Only written or faxed request received directly from the requestors are acceptable. The anticipated award date will be 90 days after the issuance of this notice.
21. Buyer name and email address: Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to the buyer Chrissy Turnage at christine.turnage@us.af.mil.