KC-135/E3 Valve, Linear Direct
Contract Opportunity Analysis
The Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Aviation at Oklahoma City, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of new-manufacture direct linear valves supporting KC-135 and E3 aircraft. Contractors must supply a base quantity of 287 units, although the government has requested pricing across multiple quantity ranges from 96 to 287 units. Deliveries are scheduled in monthly increments throughout 2027 to DLA Distribution Depot Hill in Utah under FOB Origin terms, and the items must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1 preservation, MIL-STD-129 marking, and MIL-STD-130 Item Unique Identification standards. Proposals under solicitation SPRTA1-27-R-0072 are due by November 30, 2026, and inquiries can be directed to the primary contact, Lori Lumsden, at lori.lumsden.1@us.af.mil.