FIVE STAGE HPAC VALVE
Overview
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NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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) Maritime - Puget Sound has issued an Award Notice for the procurement of Five Stage HPAC Valve Assembly Sets. This procurement, justified as a sole-source action, is for essential maintenance parts for American Compressor Universal Hi-Pack Model #55H75 systems, crucial for maintaining Naval vessel high-pressure air capabilities at Bremerton, WA. The estimated cost for this requirement is between $15,000 and $350,000.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the direct replacement of critical components for existing high-pressure air compressor (HPAC) systems. The specific items needed are:
- Two (2) each of the Five Stage HPAC Valve Assembly Set, Part Number: 3-140818-UE-VLVST. These parts must adhere strictly to OEM technical specifications, including precise machining dimensions, surface finishes, geometric tolerances, and material composition. Any deviation from these specifications could lead to premature equipment failure, damage, safety hazards, and compromise the vessel's high-pressure air supply and diver air certification.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Award Notice (Sole-Source Justification)
- Estimated Cost: $15,000 - $350,000
- Required Delivery Date (RDD): May 12, 2026
- Published Date: March 19, 2026
Set-Aside & Justification
This procurement was justified as a sole-source action due to American Compressor Company being the sole manufacturer of the Universal Hi-Pack Compressors and the requested parts being direct replacements with proprietary data limiting competition. Despite the sole-source justification, the overall award is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
Additional Notes
The justification emphasizes the critical nature of using OEM-specified parts to ensure operational integrity and safety of Naval vessel high-pressure air systems. The contact for this opportunity is Naomi Larson at naomi.larson@dla.mil or 385-591-9078.