VALVE ASSEMBLY
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 is soliciting proposals for the manufacture and supply of a VALVE ASSEMBLY. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires adherence to specific design, quality, and mercury-free standards for use on submarines/surface ships. Proposals are due by April 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the manufacture and supply of a VALVE ASSEMBLY, meeting design, manufacturing, and performance requirements specified on drawing 6964648 (cage 53711). Key requirements include:
- Marking: In accordance with MIL-STD-129.
- Configuration Control: Adherence to MIL-STD-973, Paragraph 5.4.8, for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
- Mercury-Free: The material must be free from metallic mercury and contamination for use on submarines/surface ships. Strict approval processes are required if mercury is a functional part.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (Request for Quotation)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Response Due: April 10, 2026, at 8:30 PM UTC (extended by amendment)
- Published: March 12, 2026 (amendment date)
- Product/Service Code: 4810 - Valves, Powered
Quality Assurance & Packaging
- Quality System: Contractors must maintain a quality system acceptable to the Government, in accordance with ISO 9001 (MIL-I-45208 also permitted).
- Inspection: Contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements. Inspection and acceptance will be at origin.
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 applies.
Submission & Contact
Quotes must specify any exceptions to military specifications/standards. If not the manufacturer, the OEM cage code and part number must be provided. Electronic submittal of Receiving Reports and Invoices is required through PIEE-WAWF.
- Primary Contact: DAVID.T.SEROTKIN@DLA.MIL
- Phone: 614-693-5348