Valve, Regulating, Temperature

The Department of Defense, through DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, is pursuing a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract for the acquisition of 47 units of Temperature Regulating Valves (NSN 4820003325708RK / Part Number 46680-107). The procurement is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.302-1 because competition is deemed infeasible. This determination follows a Sources Sought notice posted on July 10, 2025, which received no responses, and is further supported by proprietary technical data restrictions and the government's lack of ownership of necessary data rights. The valves are classified as high-reliability components requiring Class 1 castings in accordance with MIL-STD-2175. Due to the critical nature of the part, the acquisition is governed by several restrictive Aerospace Material Specification Codes (AMSC), including requirements for engineering source approval, special test and inspection facilities, and the handling of military-sensitive technology. Performance will take place in Los Angeles, California, with administrative oversight provided by DLA Weapons Support at Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. The procurement requires a technical certification as the estimated value exceeds 15 million dollars.