FIVE STAGE HPAC VALVE

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a solicitation for a "FIVE STAGE HVAC VALVE" (SPMYM226Q5679). The solicitation is issued by DLA MARITIME - PUGET SOUND and is set aside for Small Business. The offer due date is February 27, 2026, at 03:00 PM local time.

• The primary item being procured is a "FIVE STAGE HPAC VALVE ASSEMBLY SET, 10 VALVES WITH O-RINGS AND SEALS".

• The manufacturer part number is 3-140818-UE-VLVST.

• Substitution is not permitted; only direct OEM replacement parts are allowed.

• The item is a sole source to AMERICAN COMPRESSOR COMPANY, UNIVERSAL HIGH PACK MODEL #55H75.

• Two (2) units are required.

• Packaging and marking must comply with ASTM-D-3951 and MIL-STD-129.

• Prohibited packing materials include asbestos, excelsior, loose fill polystyrene, newspaper, or shredded paper.

• Non-manufactured wood packaging must be heat-treated.

• Mandatory pallet usage is required for items not shipped via small parcel service.

• Unique Item Identification (IUID) is required for the delivered item as it is valued over $5,000.

• The contract is anticipated to be a Firm Fixed Price contract.

• Payment will be made via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

• The period of performance is indicated as (Nov 2025) for the contract and (Nov 2025) for the delivery.

• Offers must be submitted electronically.

• Invoices must be submitted electronically using WAWF - Receipt and Acceptance.

• Inspection Level: QA 4 - 7 days inspection.

• Inspection and Acceptance will be at destination.

• Evaluation factors are not explicitly detailed in the provided sections, but typically include Technical, Price, and Performance.

• This acquisition is a 100% Small Business set-aside.

• Contractors must obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential for base access.

• All deliveries must pass through the base Truck Inspection Station.

• Offerors must comply with various FAR and DFARS clauses related to cybersecurity, supply chain, labor, and other requirements.

Justification for Sole Source

This document justifies a sole-source procurement for specific maintenance parts for American Compressor Universal Hi-Pack Model #55H75 compressors, serial numbers 0601SM, 0602SM, 0608SM, and 0625SM. These parts are essential for maintaining the reliability of these machines, which support Naval vessel high-pressure air requirements.

• Procurement of 2 each of the Five Stage HPAC Valve Assembly Set, part number 3-140818-UE-VLVST.

• Parts must be manufactured per OEM technical specifications, including correct machining dimensions, surface finishes, geometric tolerances, and materials.

• The parts are required to be compatible in form, fit, and function with existing systems.

• Estimated Cost: Not explicitly stated, but the document is a justification for a sole source under FAR 13.106-1 (b) ($15K-$350K).

• Required Delivery Date (RDD): 05/12/2026.

This document is a justification for a sole-source purchase, indicating that a formal solicitation with competitive proposals is not being sought for these specific items.

This is a sole-source justification, meaning competition is restricted to American Compressor Company as the sole manufacturer of these specific parts.

• The document states that there are no available substitutes for these materials.
• Deviation from OEM specifications could lead to premature failure, damage to equipment, safety hazards, and inability to provide adequate high-pressure air, potentially voiding diver air certification.
• The proprietary nature of the parts limits competition.