PARTS KIT,BALL VALV
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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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) Mechanicsburg has issued a Solicitation for a PARTS KIT,BALL VALV. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires Higher Level Inspection. Bidders must comply with specific design, manufacturing, and quality requirements, including mercury-free materials. Quotes are due by March 9, 2026, at 8:30 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This procurement covers the manufacture and quality requirements for a PARTS KIT,BALL VALV. Key specifications include:
- Design & Manufacture: Adherence to drawing 53711, cage 6408784.
- Materials: Ball TI per MI-T-9047 6AL-4V Cond A and Teflon coated (per drawing 5959311), Seat Delrin DE588.
- Marking: In accordance with MIL-STD-130.
- Configuration Control: Governed by MIL-STD-973, requiring Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers to be submitted to NAVICP-MECH.
- Mercury-Free Requirement: All materials must be free from metallic mercury and contamination, intended for use on submarines/surface ships. Strict protocols apply for any required mercury inclusion.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements and maintaining records for four years post-delivery.
- Packaging: Must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Agency: Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Mechanicsburg
- Product Service Code: 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Inspection: Higher Level Inspection required, with DLA Procurement Note E06 (Inspection and Acceptance at Source).
- Payment: Electronic submittal of Receiving Report and Invoices via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) within the PIEE website.
Submission Requirements & Deadlines
- Response Due Date: March 9, 2026, 8:30 PM EST.
- Drawing Access: Drawings are available via SAM.gov and require access by a Data Custodian listed on an approved DD2345. Contact the buyer POC for access issues.
- Quote Submission: When submitting quotes via EDI, specify any exceptions (e.g., Mil specs/standards, packaging). If not indicated, award will be based on solicitation requirements.
- OEM Information: If not the manufacturer, provide the OEM's CAGE code and part number.
- Production Facility Changes: Any changes require Contracting Officer approval and a $250 price reduction for administrative costs.
Additional Information
Vendors are recommended to provide contact information to NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg for automated notifications from Navy Electronic Commerce Online (NECO) and to register for the Electronic Document Access (EDA) web tool on the PIEE website.