Valve, Linear, Direct

The United States Air Force is conducting market research to identify potential sources for the procurement of a Valve, Linear, Direct, with a part number of 5542 and an NSN of 4810-00-511-5267. The requirement is for 153 units, with an estimated annual demand of 114-229 units. The government is interested in all potential sources, including small businesses, small disadvantaged businesses, and service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The valve is used on the C-135 platform, and the place of performance is Tinker AFB, OK 73145 USA. • The government is seeking information on potential sources' ability to manufacture the valve, including their experience with similar products and their capacity to meet the estimated demand. • The government is also interested in information on potential sources' quality control processes and their ability to meet the required technical specifications. • The government may consider breaking the requirement out by airframe, and the procurement will be subject to the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS).