STEM,FLUID 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) Mechanicsburg has issued a solicitation for the manufacture and supply of a STEM, FLUID VALVE. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires compliance with CMMC Level 1 (Self). Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Proposals are due by July 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture and supply of a STEM, FLUID VALVE, adhering to specific design, manufacturing, and performance requirements detailed in drawing 803-5001003-X7XX-7B and MIL-STD-767. Key requirements include marking in accordance with MIL-STD-129, cleaning per MIL-STD-767, and chrome plating per General Note 3.M. A critical requirement is that the material supplied must be mercury-free for use on submarines/surface ships, with strict protocols for preventing contamination and obtaining approval for any functional mercury inclusion. Configuration control must follow MIL-STD-973.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS: 332919 (Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 750 employees
- CMMC Requirement: Level 1 (Self)
- Proposal Due: July 2, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: June 2, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, as per DFARS 215.101-2-70(a)(1)(i).
Key Instructions & Requirements
- Drawings and Technical Data: Available via SAM.gov. Access requests must be submitted by the Data Custodian listed on an approved DD2345.
- Quote Submission: Electronic quotes via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) are required. Offerors must specify any exceptions (e.g., Mil specs/standards, packaging, Inspection & Acceptance).
- Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM): If not the manufacturer, offerors MUST state the OEM's Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and part number.
- Authorized Distributors: Only authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item will be considered. Proof of authorization on company letterhead, signed by a responsible official, must be submitted with the offer.
- Payment: Electronic submittal of Invoice and Receiving Report (COMBO) through PIEE-WAWF is mandatory.
- Inspection: Inspection of material will be at the source (DLA Procurement Note E06). Offerors must specify inspection and packaging locations.
- Quantity Breaks: Provide quantity breaks with your quote.
- Production Facility Changes: Any changes to production facilities require written approval from the Contracting Officer and will incur a $250 price reduction for administrative costs.
- Quality Assurance: An inspection/quality system acceptable to the Government is required, in accordance with MIL-I-45208 or ISO 9001/9002.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
- Notifications: Vendors are recommended to provide contact information to NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg to receive automated notifications from NECO when contracts/modifications are issued by DLA Weapons Support Mechanicsburg and posted on PIEE EDA.