48 - Valves
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 procuring MANIFOLD, AIR LINE and VALVE, VENT replacement parts under a Firm Fixed-Price contract. This opportunity is primarily justified as a sole-source procurement to VACCO INDUSTRIES (CAGE 99517) due to proprietary technical data. However, the solicitation is open for authorized distributors and offers for alternate items with technical data packages. The response deadline is March 31, 2026.
Scope of Work
This procurement covers the manufacture and quality requirements for:
- CLIN 0001: MANIFOLD, AIR LINE (NSN 7HH 4820-01-484-7255), quantity increased to 10 EA. (Cage Code 99517, Ref No S1E10203-05).
- CLIN 0002: VALVE, VENT (NSN 7HH 4730-01-485-0052), quantity 4 EA. (Cage Code 99517, Ref No V1E10515-01). Both items require marking in accordance with MIL-STD-130, REV N, and must be mercury-free for submarine/surface ship use. Refurbished material is not acceptable. Higher Level Inspection, FOB Source, and Inspection/Acceptance at Source are required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Estimated Final Delivery: July 22, 2028
- Response Due: March 31, 2026, 6:00 PM EST
- Published: February 11, 2026
Eligibility & Submission
This procurement is justified as other than full and open competition (FAR 6.302-1) for VACCO INDUSTRIES, the sole known approved manufacturing source. While no set-aside is specified, UNICOR will be included as a mandatory source consideration.
- Authorized Distributors/Dealers: Must provide a letter from the actual manufacturer or a statement identifying as a dealer with OEM details. Traceability requirements (DLATERMHZ01) apply.
- Alternate Items: Offerors interested in providing alternate items must submit a complete technical data package for engineering review. Approval will be considered for future awards, not for this immediate procurement.
- Submission: Electronic submittal of Receiving Reports and Invoices through PIEE-WAWF is required. Offerors must state the OEM (CAGE code) and part number.
Additional Notes
No drawings or technical data are available from the government. Vendors are encouraged to register with NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg for NECO notifications and EDA at PIEE for contract viewing.