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 (J&A) for Solicitation No. SPE7MX25R0083. This J&A supports the acquisition of specific MULTI 3-NSN VALVE components and related spare parts on a limited competition basis, citing FAR 6.302-1. The requirement is for a Firm-Fixed Price, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (IDC/IDIQ) contract over five years, with an estimated value between $750,000 and $15,000,000.
Purpose & Scope
This justification outlines the need to acquire non-commercial spare parts that are form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with existing components. The required supplies include:
- RESTRICTOR UNIT, FLU (NSN: 4730008106706, Quantity: 18)
- VALVE, REGULATING,SY (NSN: 4820013744732, Quantity: 49)
- PACKING, PREFORMED (NSN: 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).
- Estimated Value: Over $750,000 to $15,000,000.
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered).
Eligibility & Source Approval
The justification is based on AMSC C, which requires engineering source approval by the design control activity due to the unique design, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge held by approved sources. This limits competition to vendors who have received such approval. DLA Land and Maritime encourages vendors interested in becoming an approved source to contact the Source Approval Monitor. The solicitation will include DLAD Procurement Note L04, detailing the process for submitting alternate offers and requesting technical acceptability evaluation for future procurements.
Solicitation & Response
A synopsis for Solicitation No. SPE7MX25R0083 is anticipated to be posted on SAM.gov around July 24, 2025, for 15 days. The full solicitation will be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 30 days. A price analysis will be conducted based on proposed prices compared to historical data or certified cost/pricing data.
Market Research Insights
Market research included a Sources Sought Notice on SAM.gov (June 24, 2025) and a market survey (August 11, 2025). Two vendors, Federal Industries, Inc. DBA United Valve Company and ECI Defense, expressed interest, confirming the non-commercial nature of the items and interest in a long-term contract. No other potential manufacturing sources were identified through this research or internet searches.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Zachary Mullins at Zachary.mullins@dla.mil.