NIOSH Fittings and Valves RFQ 75D301-26-Q-78943
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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 Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), specifically the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), is seeking quotations for Swagelok fittings and valves for its Respirator Approval Program in Pittsburgh, PA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Quotations are due May 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Purpose & Scope
This Request for Quotations (RFQ) is for the purchase of an assortment of Swagelok brand fittings and valves. These items are essential for testing and building systems in a newly constructed laboratory, as well as for replacing degraded parts and adding to the existing supply. Swagelok fittings are the industry standard for laboratory applications and are fully integrated into current operations, with no other brands being compatible or offering comparable performance.
Key Requirements
- Provision of specific Swagelok brand fittings and valves as detailed in the solicitation.
- Fittings must be high quality and fully compatible with existing Swagelok systems already in use.
- Vendors must be manufacturer's authorized vendors for the Pittsburgh region.
- Free hand delivery of the purchase is required to the Pittsburgh, PA location.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing)
- Product/Service Code (PSC): 3494
- Place of Performance: Pittsburgh, PA
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: May 19, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Quotations must be submitted via email to Paula Taylor at VGA8@CDC.gov.
- This is a request for quotations, and submitted quotations are not considered offers.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Paula Taylor
- Email: vga8@cdc.gov
- Phone: 7704882433