4810-01-481-4004, actuator, hydraulic-pneumatic, linear
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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 an Award Notice for the non-competitive procurement of a Hydraulic-Pneumatic Linear Actuator (NSN/P/N 4810-01-481-4004). This award was made to Metrex Valve Corp. (CAGE 21013) following a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition. The procurement supports Warfighter readiness and involves a Firm-Fixed Price contract.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for an "Actuator, hydraulic-" (NSN/P/N 4810-01-481-4004), specifically Metrex Valve Corp. P/N EA200 ASSY EA2000. The supplies must be form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with existing items. Key technical requirements include prohibitions on Class I Ozone Depleting Chemicals and intentionally added mercury or mercury compounds. Packaging must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1E, MIL-STD-129, and DLA Packaging Requirements for Procurement (RP001), with specific preservation and marking instructions.
Contract Details
This is a Firm-Fixed Price, Fixed Quantity, No Option contract. The procurement quantity is 22 EA, with Quantity Price Break Ranges extending up to 27 EA. The estimated total value for up to 27 EA is implied to be over $900,000. The award was made on a non-competitive basis to Metrex Valve Corp.
Eligibility & Process
This acquisition was conducted under a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (FAR 6.302-1), restricting the award to a limited number of sources, with Metrex Valve Corp. identified as the sole source. A market survey was conducted from September 15-22, 2025, and a Sources Sought Notice on SAM.gov on September 15, 2025, yielded no results. The justification was certified on September 15, 2025, and approved in October 2025. DLA Land and Maritime encourages vendors interested in becoming an approved source to contact the Source Approval Monitor.
Evaluation & Alternate Offers
Price analysis was conducted based on proposed and/or historical prices. For future procurements, the solicitation contained DLAD Procurement Note, L04, outlining the process for submitting alternate offers. Offerors must provide a complete data package for both approved and alternate parts for evaluation, as adequate data for alternate offers is not currently available at the procurement agency.
Additional Notes
The award notice was published on March 4, 2026. The place of performance is Columbus, OH. The primary contact for this opportunity is Mandy Phipps-Kuhlman (mandy.phipps-kuhlman@dla.mil).