The Defense Logistics Agency has issued a solicitation for long-term supply of relief valves. These valves are used on the F-16 and F/A-18 aircraft. The resulting contract will have one base year and four option years for a total of five. Each contract line item (CLIN) will be evaluated on an “All or None” basis per NSN, with each line being awarded to the best value offeror for that NSN.
| NSN | Recent price @ qty (inflation) | Total value |
| 4820-00-494-0755 | $434.74 @ 33 ($449 adj) | $114,495 |
| 4820-00-868-6584 | $720.94 @ 29 ($746 adj) | $48,490 |
| 4820-00-980-7721 | $366.99 @ 133 | $1,570,760 |
Total contract Value $1,733,745
The most recent awardee for these is Essex Industries. Other suppliers included Lee Air and Delta Technologies. These are critical safety items which require government approval of the supplier. As a result, a long time frame has been added to this contract giving new suppliers an opportunity to obtain approval.
All offers due by February 27, 2026.
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