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How to bid on T-38 Fluid Regulating Valve Remanufacture for the Dept of Defense
What the Air Force is buying and why it matters
The U.S. Air Force is looking for a contractor to remanufacture T-38 fluid regulating valves and solenoid valves. This work involves disassembling, cleaning, inspecting, maintaining, reassembling, testing, and finishing these components. The contractor will need to provide all necessary labor, facilities, equipment, and materials.
This opportunity is significant because the Air Force plans to award a firm-fixed-price requirements contract for five years, consisting of a three-year base period and one two-year option. This indicates a stable, long-term need for these services.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This Request for Information (RFI) was published on August 31, 2026. Responses are due by September 15, 2026, at 4:00 AM Eastern Time. At the deadline, the Air Force will stop accepting submissions for this RFI.
It is important to submit your response before the exact deadline, as late submissions are typically not considered.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is suitable for businesses with expertise in precision remanufacturing, particularly for aerospace components or similar mechanical systems. Firms with capabilities in disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, reassembly, testing, and finishing of valves would be a good fit.
The solicitation falls under the supplies category, but the work is service-oriented, requiring specialized technical skills and facilities to return items to a like-new condition.
How to respond to this RFI
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Tips for preparing a competitive response
When responding to an RFI, clearly demonstrate your firm's capabilities and experience relevant to the requested services. Highlight any specific expertise in remanufacturing T-38 aircraft components or similar critical systems.
Emphasize your ability to provide all required labor, facilities, equipment, and materials. Detail your quality control processes for disassembly, cleaning, inspection, maintenance, reassembly, testing, and finishing to ensure items are returned to a like-new condition. Even though this is an RFI, a well-structured and detailed response can position your company favorably for future solicitations.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Air Force; the original posting controls.