20--RECEIVER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A) for the non-competitive acquisition of specific Valves, Nonpowered (PSC 4820). This justification, under FAR Subpart 13.5, explains the rationale for restricting sources due to the government's lack of complete technical data or the critical nature of the parts. The J&A identifies current approved sources and outlines pathways for potential future competition.
Purpose & Scope
This document serves as a formal justification for procuring supplies on a non-competitive basis. The requirement is for critical parts, including specific part numbers (not detailed in this summary), for key defense platforms such as the OHIO CLASS SSN (TRIDENT), VIRGINIA CLASS SUBMARINE, and HELICOPTER CHINOOK CH-47. The government has determined that it lacks sufficient technical data to support full and open competition or requires restricted sources to ensure the integrity and performance of these critical components.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (J&A)
- Procurement Method: Non-competitive, utilizing FAR Subpart 13.5
- Set-Aside: None (as this is a justification for non-competitive award)
- Current Approved Sources: MarathonNorco Aerospace, Inc. (CAGE: 08844) and GK Mechanical Systems LLC (CAGE: 3BU57).
- Market Research: A Sources Sought Notice and market survey were conducted, which did not identify additional responsible vendors capable of meeting the requirements.
Future Opportunities
While this specific procurement is non-competitive, the J&A highlights efforts to overcome future competition barriers. Interested bidders should note the DLAD Procurement Note L04, which allows for the submission of alternate offers for technical evaluation. This provides a pathway for new vendors to become approved sources for future procurements, particularly for parts requiring engineering source approval (AMSC C). Companies capable of supplying these specialized valves are encouraged to explore the requirements for becoming an approved source.
Agency & Contacts
- Department: DEPT OF DEFENSE
- Sub-Tier: DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
- Office: DLA LAND AND MARITIME
- Primary Contact: Kristina Wolf (Kristina.Wolf@dla.mil, 614-693-2623)
- Secondary Contact: Brandon Corbitt (brandon.corbitt@dla.mil)
- Published Date: March 3, 2026