JA REDACTION
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 Department of the Navy (NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH) has published a Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition for the acquisition of a VALVE, REGULATING, SY (NSN: 4820 015454062, P/N: 284593-0001). This is a sole-source acquisition for spares, with Marotta Controls INC. (CAGE 99657) identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and sole source. The material is designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS due to its critical nature in shipboard systems.
Scope of Acquisition
This justification covers the acquisition of a specific regulating valve for spares. The part is critical for shipboard systems, where failure could lead to serious personnel injury, loss of life, or loss of vital systems. Substitution is not authorized.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Justification for Other Than Full & Open Competition (Sole Source)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source Justification)
- Published: January 28, 2026
- Proposed Contract Action Synopsized: April 10, 2025
- Sole Source: Marotta Controls INC. (CAGE 99657)
Rationale for Sole Source
The acquisition is justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), as implemented by FAR 6.302-1, citing that only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. Marotta Controls INC. is the OEM and possesses the full data rights to manufacture this component. The government does not own the necessary data or rights, and it has been deemed uneconomical to acquire these or to reverse engineer the part.
Efforts to Solicit Offers & Market Research
- A class waiver for posting a Request for Information or Sources Sought Notice was applied on March 15, 2019.
- Market research was conducted using various databases (ITIMP, EB Single Parts Master, TDP Tool, CDMD-OA, CITIS, NSEDR, EIS, E-LAR's, LAR's, ERP/ORACLE/FMT, and FLIS).
- This research did not identify any known distributors, confirming Marotta Controls INC. as the only source with the necessary data rights.
Actions to Remove Barriers to Future Competition
NAVSUP WSS will encourage vendors with expertise to submit complete technical data packages for review and source approval. Future requirements will be advertised on the government-wide point of entry. While there are no current plans to compete future contracts for this item, feasibility will be assessed if another potential manufacturing source emerges.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact SCOTT YOUNGBLOOD at SCOTT.YOUNGBLOOD@NAVY.MIL or (717)605-2379.