The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation at Oklahoma City, is soliciting offers for the manufacture of a "Valve, Linear, Direct" (NSN: 4810-00-208-9693 HS), which is classified as a critical safety item. The procurement requires compliance with specific guidelines, including obtaining original equipment manufacturer (OEM) permission for manufacturing or distribution, adherence to quality assurance standards, and the inclusion of a Capabilities Analysis Plan within 30 days of award. This valve is essential for various defense applications, and the contract calls for an initial quantity of 21 units, with the option for additional units ranging from 5 to 32, to be delivered by July 31, 2027. Interested parties must submit their offers by December 22, 2025, at 3:00 PM, and can contact Howard Heflin at howard.heflin@us.af.mil for further information.