SAM #FA8634-22-F-0035-05

F-15EX Flow Control Valve Depot Activation and Sustainment (Sole Source to ITT Aerospace Controls LLC)

The Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC), under the Department of the Air Force, is seeking to establish depot-level repair capability for Flow Control Valves used on F-15EX aircraft. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Air Force, USAF F-15EX (AFLCMC/WAQK) - OEM Highlight: - ITT Aerospace Controls LLC is the sole OEM with proprietary technical data, source code, and expertise for these valves - Products/Hardware Requested: - Flow Control Valve hardware and associated parts/spares for F-15EX - Specialized Test Equipment (STE) for depot-level testing and repair - Test Program Sets (TPS) for certifying Flow Control Valves - Interface Test Adapters (ITAs) for repair and testing - Services Requested: - Depot Activation Services, including engineering, technical data rights licensing, training, supply support, packaging, support equipment, and data delivery - Notable Requirements: - Establishment of organic (in-house) depot-level repair capability - All hardware and services must be compatible with F-15EX aircraft systems - Only ITT Aerospace Controls LLC can provide the required technical data and support due to proprietary restrictions - Materials must meet high reliability, low weight, and severe operating condition standards (high pressure, heat, EMI) - No specific part numbers or quantities are provided in the documentation - The contract is anticipated as a sole-source, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) award

Description

This request for information is for Flow Control Valves which manage, regulate, and shut off fuel, hydraulic, pneumatic, and coolant fluids in aircraft systems. They provide high-reliability, low-weight solutions designed for severe operating conditions. They regulate the flow rate of compressed air in pneumatic systems or fluids, directly affecting the speed of actuators. Flow control valves are used in fluid systems, including fuel pumps and brake controls, to maintain consistent pressure. These valves are designed to withstand high pressure, high heat, and EMI (electromagnetic interference), often utilizing aluminum or stainless steel materials.

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