47--MANIFOLD,AIR LINE - 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 is issuing a solicitation for MANIFOLD, AIR LINE - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS, including VALVE, VENT components. This is a sole-source acquisition from VACCO INDUSTRIES (CAGE 99517) due to proprietary technical data, justified under Other Than Full & Open Competition. The response date for this solicitation is February 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the acquisition of MANIFOLD, AIR LINE (Cage 99517, ref. no. S1E10203-05) and VALVE, VENT (Cage 99517, ref. no. V1E10515-01), along with other replacement parts. Key requirements include:
- Marking: Items must be physically identified in accordance with MIL-STD-130, REV N.
- Mercury-Free: Materials supplied for submarine/surface ship use must be mercury-free to prevent contamination and potential damage to vital systems.
- Quality Assurance: Contractors are responsible for all inspection requirements and maintaining records for 365 days post-delivery.
- Packaging: Preservation, packaging, packing, and marking must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
- Delivery & Inspection: FOB Source is required, with inspection and acceptance at the source. Refurbished material is not acceptable.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (implied by description and J&A).
- Period of Performance: Expected final delivery date is July 22, 2028.
- Response Due: February 17, 2026, by 7:00 PM UTC.
- Published: January 6, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable; this is a sole-source acquisition under Other Than Full & Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1).
Submission & Evaluation
This procurement is justified as a sole-source to VACCO INDUSTRIES because they are the only known approved manufacturing source with the necessary technical data, which the government does not own. Market research, including a Request for Information/Sources Sought Notice, yielded no other responses. UNICOR will be included on the solicitation as a mandatory source consideration.
- Distributors/Dealers: Proposals from distributors or dealers must include a letter from the actual manufacturer indicating