Valve Gate (AMC 3B)
The U.S. Government intends to solicit a contract for a quantity of 551 to 3,302 J85 engine gate valves, with a best estimated quantity of 2,201 units, for delivery by February 2027. The performance location for shipping is Tinker AFB, Oklahoma. The notice states the Government currently believes only one known source, Boyd Corporation, can satisfy the requirement and may award without competition. Interested parties capable of providing these commercial items must identify their interest and capability to the contracting officer within 15 days of this notice. The solicitation will be available electronically, and an Ombudsman is appointed to confidentially address concerns from potential offerors.