POPPET SNORKEL HEAD 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) Maritime - Portsmouth has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ SPMYM326Q8015) for a POPPET SNORKEL HEAD VALVE. This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside and seeks qualified vendors to supply one specialized valve and associated data. Quotes are due by April 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard requires one POPPET, SNORKEL HEAD VALVE (PC-2 OF DWG 7107384/XC). Key specifications include:
- Material: Titanium, SAE AMS-T-9047A, Composition TI 6AL4V, Cond A.
- Specifics: Pin H6436506-2F, threads IAW FED-STD-H28/20 SYSTEM 21, Type 2 Anodize coating IAW AMS-2488A.
- Testing: Ultrasonic testing of forging IAW AMS 2631A. In addition to the valve, the contractor must provide three data items:
- A001: Certificate of Compliance (CDRL DI-MISC-81356A).
- A002: NDT (UT) Procedure Approval (CDRL UDI-T-23732B).
- A003: UT Results/Report (CDRL DI-NDTI-80809B).
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ SPMYM326Q8015)
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS Code: 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing) with a 750 employee size standard.
- FSC Code: 5340 (Hardware)
- Place of Performance: Kittery, ME
- Government Required Delivery Date (RDD): September 30, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Vendor responsibility will be determined using PPIRS and FAR 9.104.
- Required Submissions:
- Descriptive literature demonstrating compliance with specifications.
- Completed provisions 252.204-7016 and 252.204-7019.
- If requesting drawings, a signed Security Agreement and DD Form 2345 are mandatory.
- Quotes must include price(s), FOB point, Cage Code, Point of Contact, GSA contract number (if applicable), business size, and preferred payment method (Government Commercial Purchase Card or Wide Area Workflow).
- If not the manufacturer, provide the manufacturer's name, location, and business size.
- List the country of origin for each line item.
- Cybersecurity: Offerors must have a current NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment posted in SPRS if required.
- Payment Terms: Net 30 Days after acceptance of material. WAWF is required for GCPC payments.
- Submission Deadline: April 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to sam.aiguier@dla.mil and DLA-KME-QUOTATIONS@DLA.MIL.
- Point of Contact: Sam Aiguier (sam.aiguier@dla.mil).
Important Notes
Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Numerous FAR, DFARS, DLAD, DLA Procurement Notes, and Local Clauses are incorporated by reference; bidders are responsible for reviewing all applicable clauses.