4810 VALVE, GATE
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) Weapons Support is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for NSN 4810-00-734-9491, VALVE, GATE. This is to identify qualified businesses for a potential Firm Fixed Price Contract, as the Government does not possess complete, unrestricted technical data and intends to solicit from approved sources. Responses to the attached market survey are due by March 5, 2026. This is for informational and planning purposes only and is not a solicitation.
Scope of Interest
DLA Weapons Support is seeking information from potential suppliers for VALVE, GATE (NSN 4810-00-734-9491). The market survey aims to gather data on supplier capabilities, product details, pricing, and delivery to inform a future solicitation. The requirement is for a quantity of 33 units.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- NAICS Code: 332911 (Business Size: 750 employees)
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: March 5, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. EST
- Published: February 25, 2026
Key Information Requested in Market Survey
The market survey requests comprehensive details from interested sources, including:
- Company Information: CAGE code, DUNS, contact details, business size and status (Manufacturer/Distributor, Small/Large Business, SBA classifications), parent company, and dealer/distributor relationships.
- Product Information: Manufacturing origin, pass-through items, and approved source status for the specified NSN.
- Pricing & Quantity: Price sensitivity, optimal quantity ranges (1-66), unit price for 33 units, and willingness to quote a 100% quantity option with pre-negotiated pricing or Economic Price Adjustment (EPA).
- Cost/Pricing Data: Ability to provide Certified Cost or Pricing Data (CCPD) if required (for solicitations over $2M) and manufacturer cost data if a dealer.
- Commerciality: Assessment of whether the item is commercial per FAR 2.101(b) and willingness to provide proof of commercial sales history.
- Delivery & Packaging: Standard delivery time, production lead time, maximum capacity, partial shipments, minimum order quantities, and packaging requirements (ASTM D3951 with MIL-STD-129 Markings).
- Miscellaneous: Willingness to perform testing, inspection/acceptance points, hazardous material content, precious metals, and need for Government Furnished Property/Material.
Additional Notes
This notice is strictly for market research and does not constitute a solicitation. The Government will not pay for information received. Responses will assist in determining an appropriate acquisition method. SAM registration is mandatory for any future award. Interested sources should complete the attached market survey and return it to Benjamin Nevitt via email at Benjamin.Nevitt@dla.Mil.