Valve, Linear, Direct
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Notice type
Sources Sought
Solicitation #
CM26161006
NAICS
332912
PSC
4810
Posted
August 7, 2026
Response due
August 14, 2026
What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking suppliers for a Valve, Linear, Direct under NAICS 332912, with a focus on establishing an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC). This opportunity is suitable for small businesses, particularly manufacturers or dealers/distributors of the specified valve. As this is a Sources Sought notice, interested parties should respond to the market survey to inform the government’s solicitation process, rather than submitting a bid at this stage.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION – SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
WEAPONS SUPPORT
POST OFFICE BOX 3990
COLUMBUS, OH 43218–3990
MARKET SURVEY QUESTIONNAIRE
DATE: 8/7/2026
REPLY TO: DLA Weapons Support - Columbus (614) 693-9882 / Email: caitlin.ferry@dla.mil
SUBJECT: Indefinite Delivery Contract Market Research Questionnaire
This is NOT a request for quote/proposal. DLA Weapons Support is considering a solicitation and subsequent award of
an Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC), a type of Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)*.
*Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC): These contracts are intended for use with item(s)/NSN(s) for which recurring
demands are anticipated, and as a means of reducing the time and expense required to solicit and make repetitive
individual awards. Establishment of an IQC (called a “Basic Contract”) will permit future Purchase Requests (PR) to be
awarded by issuing a delivery order against the basic contract. All terms, conditions, and pricing are negotiated/awarded
up front with the basic, allowing the delivery order to be issued quickly. Most contract terms will be for a one (1) up to a
three (3) year base period with the possibility of two (2), up to four (4) option years. The item(s)/NSN(s) on the contract
will be ordered on each delivery order (DO) on an as needed basis. The delivery order quantities are estimated based on
previous and forecasted demands, and the contractor will be guaranteed a minimum order value as specified in the
contract.
The following item(s) are being considered for possible solicitation:
NSN NOMENCLATURE APPROVED SOURCE (CAGE) or DRAWING
NUMBER PART NUMBER
4810-01-607-7882 Valve, Linear, Direct 78286 Sikorsky Aircraft Corporation 70310-03104-103
4810-01-607-7882 Valve, Linear, Direct 96124 Transdigm Inc 512900-3
As a potential supplier of this item, we are asking that you fill out this market survey to the best of your knowledge so that
we can generate a realistic and beneficial solicitation. Contact the sender of this survey if you have any questions.
YOUR INFORMATION:
Company name and CAGE code:
Printed name and signature:
Company phone and email:
I. GENERAL QUESTIONS
1. Details of your company
Status:
☐ Manufacturer ☐ Dealer/Distributor
If you are a dealer/distributor, who is the manufacturer?
Size:
☐ Large ☐ Small business
If you are a small business, what socio-economic group (if applicable)?
2. If you are the manufacturer/OEM, do you presently have a commercial distribution network?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, are these dealers exclusive?
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FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, can dealers access each other’s inventory levels?
☐ Yes ☐ No
II. COMMERCIAL QUESTIONS
Determination of this item to be commercial will have a significant impact as this will allow for streamlined commercial
procedures under FAR Part 12 and FAR subpart 13.5 to be used – fewer FAR requirements will apply to the contract
and certified cost and pricing data will not be required.
1. Has the item been determined to be a commercial item by a military department, defense agency, or another
component of DoD?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes, please provide the contract number and Government POC:
2. Is the exact item sold to non-Governmental customers in the same form without modification?
☐ Yes ☐ No
3. Is a similar item sold in the commercial market place (meaning these items do not have to be identical, but are
closely related)?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes to #2 or #3, what is the commercial use/application (commercial aircraft or vehicles)?
If yes to #2 or #3, are there published catalogs or price listings?
☐ Yes ☐ No
Please indicate how we can obtain a copy of this published data:
If yes to #2 or #3, is there a website, brochure, or other announcement of the item to the general public?
☐ Yes ☐ No
Please indicate how we can obtain a copy or access to this data:
If yes to #2 or #3, can you provide:
A complete set of drawings for this item for review, so that the Government can do an Independent
Government Cost Estimate (IGCE)?
☐ Yes ☐ No
An un-redacted commercial sales history, which is the Government’s preferred documentation?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If no, can you provide redacted data reflecting at least the commercial purchaser, item number,
and date of sale?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If no, please explain:
NOTE: Your un-redacted invoices and/or drawings can be marked “Proprietary and Confidential” as we
will only use them for determination for price reasonableness. They will also be Source Selection
Information per FAR 2.101 and 3.104, will only be used for the solicitation which will be the result of this
market research, and will not be published or made public.
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SOURCE SELECTION INFORMATION – SEE FAR 2.101 AND 3.104
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
If yes to #3, list customization or modifications, if any, available for commercial customers:
If yes to #3, is the military equivalent of the item manufactured on the same production line as the commercial
item?
☐ Yes ☐ No
If yes to #3, what are the differences between the commercial and military equivalents of the item
(size/fit, performance tolerances, specialized coatings):
If yes to #3, what are the similarities between the commercial and military equivalents of the item (use,
purpose, physical characteristics):
If yes to #3, can you provide drawings, bill of materials, or other product data to identify similarities and
differences between the commercial and military equivalents of the item?
☐ Yes ☐ No
III. INFORMATION OTHER THAN COST OR PRICING DATA
Certified Cost or Pricing Data is NOT required for commercial item(s)/NSN(s). However, for a commercial item
exception, the offeror shall submit, at a minimum, information on prices at which the same item or similar items have
previously been sold in the commercial market that is adequate for evaluating the reasonableness of the price for this
acquisition. Failure to provide adequate informa…
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