The agency plans to award to one named company. Others can only submit a capability statement to challenge it.
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DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City (Air Force buyer) plans to buy about 82 hot air bypass valve assemblies (range 21-123) for the KC-135, NSN 1660-00-626-5443, part number 104894. The valve mixes hot and cold air for the aircraft cabin. The Government lists Honeywell International Inc. as the qualified source, and delivery is due on or before 13 SEP 2027.
Watch out for
Limited-source / sole-source style notice. The Air Force says the item is available from only one or a limited number of sources and plans to negotiate with them, so a new bidder is an uphill case. available from only one or a limited number of responsible source(s)
Government does not own the manufacturing data. You would need the maker's (OEM's) data or rights to build this part, which can be hard or costly to get. The Government does not own the data or the rights to the data needed to manufacture this item.
UID marking required. Parts must carry unique item identification (UID) marking, which adds cost and process for a new supplier. UID requirements will apply
Conflicting dates. SAM.gov shows a response deadline of 22 Oct 2026, but the text says the RFP issues 23 Oct 2026 and closes 23 Nov 2026, so confirm the real due date with the buyer. Issue: 23 OCT 2026 Closes: 23 NOV 2026
Read from the notice text only.
Full brief
What they want
82 each of Valve Assembly, NSN 1660-00-626-5443, PN 104894 (range 21-123)
T-shaped hot air bypass (mixing) valve for the KC-135 cabin air
About 12.0 x 10.0 x 10.0 inches, 14.0 lbs, aluminum and steel
Ship to SW3211 on or before 13 SEP 2027
UID marking requirements will apply
Period of performance
Single line item (0001) to be delivered on or before 13 SEP 2027; no base or option years stated
How they'll choose
Price is a significant factor; the award may be based on a combination of price and past performance (details are in the solicitation, which is not out yet)
Offers due
2026-10-22T23:59:00-05:00 (response deadline on SAM.gov); the text says the solicitation will issue 23 OCT 2026 and close 23 NOV 2026
How to submit
The solicitation is to be downloaded from www.sam.gov; hardcopies are not sent. A request for written quotation will be issued, and only written or faxed requests received directly from the requestors are accepted. Questions go to the buyer by email.
What they'll judge offers on
Price
Past performance
What to include when you submit
Expected RFP number: SPRTA1-27-R-0038
Questions go to buyer Michael Hannan at micahel.hannan.1@us.af.mil (spelled this way in the notice)
The anticipated award date is 90 days after the notice is issued
You must have
No set-aside: open to all responsible sources, including large businesses This acquisition will not be set aside.
No qualification requirements are listed for this item Qualification Requirements: Do not exist.
Foreign-owned firms are told to contact the contracting officer or program manager before proposing, to check for award restrictions Foreign owned firms are advised to contact the contracting officer
Current contractor
Last buy in the notice's history: 20 Sep 2004, 37 each, from Honeywell International Inc. (CAGE 02LU7). The qualified source listed is Honeywell International Inc. (CAGE 70210). The notice does not use the word incumbent.
Not in the notice text
Contract type (the notice says a request for written quotation will be issued)
Estimated dollar value
Evaluation factors and their order (only a general note about price and past performance)
Page limits or proposal format
How to get the OEM data or rights
Place of performance (the field is blank; only the ship-to code SW3211 is given)
Which date is correct: SAM.gov response deadline 22 Oct 2026 or the 23 Nov 2026 close in the text
Written by AI from the notice text on SAM.gov, and can make mistakes. Check the solicitation before you bid.
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Synopsis PR: FD2030-27-00236 1. Estimated issue date and estimated closing/response date: Issue: 23 OCT 2026 Closes: 23 NOV 2026 2. RFP# SPRTA1-27-R-0038 3. Service/Spare/Repair/OH: Spares 4. AMC: 3/P 5. Nomenclature/Noun: Valve Assembly 6. NSN: 1660-00-626-5443 7. PN: 104894 8. History: 20 Sep 2004, 37 each, Honeywell International Inc. (02LU7) 9. Description/Function: HOT AIR BYPASS VALVE IS T SHAPED HAVING TWO INLET PARTS, AND ONE DISCHARGE PART. FUNCTIONS AS A MIXING VALVE TO MIX HOT AND COLD AIR FOR ACFT CABIN. APPL C135. DIMENTIONS, 12.0 INCH LONG BY 10.0 INCH WIDE BY 10.0 INCH TALL. Weight, 14.0 lbs. MATERIAL CONTENT, Aluminum and Steel. 10. Total Line-Item Quantity: L/I 0001 - 82 Each (Range: 21-123) 11. Application (Engine or Aircraft): KC-135 12. Destination: L/I 0001 Ship to SW3211 13. Required Delivery: L/I 0001 Ship To SW3211, On or Before 13 SEP 2027 14. Qualification Requirements: Do not exist. 15. Export Control Requirements: No 16. UID: Note to Contractor: UID requirements will apply. 17. Qualified Sources: Honeywell International Inc. (CAGE 70210) 18. Set-aside: This acquisition will not be set aside. 19. 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 procurement described make contract with the firm(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 supplies or services described. 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 (405) 855-3552. 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. 20. Buyer name and email address: Questions concerning this synopsis or subsequent solicitation can be directed to the buyer Michael Hannan at micahel.hannan.1@us.af.mil.
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