MULTI 3-NSN VALVE
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) Land and Maritime has issued a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition of specific valves and packing (NSNs: 4730008106706, 4820013744732, 5330014912927). This justification, published on March 11, 2026, cites FAR 6.302-1 (One or Limited Number of Responsible Sources) due to the requirement for engineering source approval (AMSC C) to maintain part quality. The anticipated contract is a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Quantity Contract with a 5-year duration.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for spare parts that must be form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with those currently used on supported end items or weapon systems. The items are identified as NOT COMMERCIAL.
- RESTRICTOR UNIT, FLU: NSN/P/N 4730008106706 (Quantity: 18)
- VALVE, REGULATING,SY: NSN/P/N 4820013744732 (Quantity: 49)
- PACKING, PREFORMED: NSN/P/N 5330014912927 (Quantity: 785)
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC), Indefinite-Quantity Contract.
- Duration: 5 years (1 Base Year + 4 Option Years).
- Set-Aside: Not applicable; this is a justification for limited competition based on AMSC C, requiring engineering source approval by the design control activity.
Competition & Eligibility
Market research, including a Sources Sought Notice posted on SAM.gov on June 24, 2025, and a market survey on August 11, 2025, identified limited potential manufacturing sources. Vendors interested in becoming an approved source are strongly encouraged to contact the Source Approval Monitor at DSCCAO-SAR@dla.mil.
Submission & Evaluation
A solicitation is expected to be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 30 days, following a synopsis posted on or about July 24, 2025. Price analysis will compare proposed prices to historical data. The solicitation will include DLAD Procurement Note L04, which outlines the process for submitting alternate offers and requesting technical acceptability evaluation for future procurements.
Additional Notes
A copy of a previous justification (SPE7MX23R0042) is attached. Prior justifications for these specific NSNs are unavailable as previous acquisitions were under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold.