48--VALVE,LINEAR,DIRECT - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS
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) Mechanicsburg intends to award a sole-source, Firm Fixed-Price contract for VALVE,LINEAR,DIRECT - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS (NSN 7H-4810-012284228). The approved and sole source is Sargent Aerospace & Defense, LLC (CAGE 78062). This presolicitation seeks to acquire 12 units of the specified valve.
Opportunity Details
This acquisition is for NSN 7H-4810-012284228, with a required quantity of 12 units, delivered FOB Origin. The final delivery date is anticipated to be January 1, 2027.
Sole Source Justification
The government has determined that Sargent Aerospace & Defense, LLC is the only known manufacturing source for this part. This decision is based on the government not owning the necessary data or rights to purchase or repair the part from alternative sources, and it being uneconomical to acquire such data or reverse engineer the item. Market research, including a prior Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice (posted 08/07/2025) and a synopsis (posted 09/16/2025), yielded no responses from other potential sources.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (intended)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source under FAR 6.302-1)
- Evaluation (intended): Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA)
- Response Deadline: February 20, 2026
- Published: January 29, 2026
- Final Delivery Date: January 1, 2027
Response Information
While this is an intent to solicit and negotiate with a single source, all responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. Responses received within 45 days of publication will be considered. Additionally, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. A determination by the Government not to compete is solely at its discretion.
Future Competition Efforts
NAVSUP WSS will encourage vendors to submit technical data packages for source approval. Future requirements will be advertised on SAM.gov, and competition feasibility will be assessed if new manufacturing sources emerge.