48-VALVE,FLOW CONTROL
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) Maritime Mechanicsburg is conducting a Sources Sought to identify capable suppliers for a specific 48-VALVE, FLOW CONTROL (NSN 7HE 4810 014851393, P/N 23070186). This is market research to inform a future solicitation, not a request for proposal. Interested sources must complete and return an attached market survey by April 23, 2026, at 2:00 PM EST.
Purpose
This Sources Sought notice is for informational purposes only, aiming to gather information from potential suppliers to develop a realistic and beneficial solicitation. It is explicitly stated that this is not a Request for Proposal and does not constitute a commitment by the Government to award a contract.
Scope of Interest
DLA Maritime Mechanicsburg seeks sources for a VALVE, FLOW CONTROL, with National Stock Number (NSN) 7HE 4810 014851393 and Part Number (P/N) 23070186. The approved design Cage Code is Rolls-Royce Corporation (CAGE 63005). Non-Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) must provide complete traceability information back to the OEM when submitting their offer; failure to do so may render the offer non-responsive.
Market Survey Details
The attached market survey requests information on:
- Item Identification: Confirmation of capability to supply the specified valve.
- Availability & Commerciality: Current availability, commercial/COTS status, catalog/price listing, and ability to provide price lists.
- Pricing & Delivery: Quantity ranges for better pricing, normal delivery times, and inventory maintenance.
- Logistics: Acceptability of FOB Origin and Inspection/Acceptance Origin.
- Company Information: Employee numbers, manufacturer details (if a dealer), and CAGE code.
- Cost/Pricing Data: Capability to provide cost or pricing data for contracts over $800,000.
- Material Composition: Identification of dominant materials and their percentage.
- Manufacturing History: Last manufacturing date and for whom.
- Similar Parts: Manufacturer's capability to produce similar parts.
- Contract Terms: Willingness to accept minimum order quantities/values and option years with Economic Price Adjustment.
- Additional Commercial Item Questions: Evidence of actual sales, technological evolution, modifications, customary combinations, warranty, and price lists/catalogs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: April 23, 2026, 2:00 PM EST
- Published: April 13, 2026
- Place of Performance: Indianapolis, IN
Submission Instructions
Sources interested in supplying this item should complete the attached market survey and return the completed copy via email to Jennifer.Elliott@dla.mil by the specified deadline. Responses will help DLA Maritime Mechanicsburg generate a realistic solicitation.
Additional Notes
This notice is for planning purposes only and does not obligate the Government to award a contract or pay for response preparation.