The Department of Defense, through the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation), is seeking to establish an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) for the procurement of the VALVE, ENGINE AND AU (NSN 1650-01-117-2238) specifically for the CH-47 Helicopter. This unrestricted solicitation aims to secure an estimated annual quantity of 52 units over a five-year base period, with production units to be delivered FOB Destination and inspected at the origin. The item is critical for operations but is not classified as a Critical Safety Item, and potential suppliers must submit a Source Approval Request (SAR) to be considered, as DLA Aviation does not possess technical data for this part. Interested contractors should contact Chris Rose at CHRISTOPHER.ROSE@DLA.MIL or Jeremy Prince at Jeremy.Prince@dla.mil for further information, and proposals must be submitted within 45 days of the publication date, with the solicitation expected to be issued on April 17, 2025.