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Sources Sought ECP 1331 F/A-18 and EA-18G Brake Bleeder Valve Protective Cap

DEPT OF DEFENSE

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Place of performance: Patuxent River, MD

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Posted: Jul 7, 2026
Closes: No deadline published by the funder

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At a glance

This is a government contract opportunity posted by DEPT OF DEFENSE in the other aircraft parts and auxiliary equipment manufacturing category. Work is performed in Patuxent River, MD.

Classification and identifiers

Industry (NAICS): Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)
Product or service (PSC): Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories and Components (1680)
Solicitation number: N00019-25-RFPREQ-TPM265-1018R
Contracting office: NAVAL AIR SYSTEMS COMMAND

Who can apply

Work performed in Patuxent River, MD

No Set aside used. NONE

About this opportunity

This announcement constitutes a Request for Information (RFI) to identify potential sources for the improvement, production, and retrofit associated with the incorporation of the Brake Bleeder Valve Protective Cap into the F/A-18/EA-18G aircraft weapon systems. Departures of the Brake Bleeder Valve led to rapid and complete depletion of Hydraulic (Hyd) 2A and Hyd 2B systems, resulting in loss of normal and emergency breaking and possible off-runway excursion. The Brake Bleeder Valve relies on torque application to resist backing out. No mechanical retention mechanism currently exists to prevent backing out. A mechanical retention mechanism, by way of a modified Brake Bleeder Protective Cap that can accommodate safety wire to prevent backing out and the departure of the Bleeder Valve (Part ...