Valve, Butterfly
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) Weapons Support Mechanicsburg is conducting a Sources Sought to identify capable suppliers for a Valve, Butterfly (NSN: 4820145441342, P/N: P12618763). This market research aims to gather information for a potential future solicitation. Responses are due by 12:30 PM EST on March 24, 2026.
Purpose
This notice is a Sources Sought for informational purposes only and is not a Request for Proposal (RFP). DLA Maritime Mechanicsburg seeks to identify potential sources for the specified item to inform a future solicitation and contract award. The market survey will help generate a realistic solicitation.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for 52 units of a Valve, Butterfly, identified by:
- NSN: 4820145441342
- Nomenclature: Valve, Butterfly
- Part Number: P12618763
- Approved Design Cage: FAIRBANKS MORSE LLC (7PZX0)
Sources not the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) must provide complete traceability information back to the OEM with their offer. Failure to do so may render the offer non-responsive.
Information Requested from Vendors
Interested sources should complete the attached market survey, which requests details including:
- Item availability, commerciality (commercial, COTS, or modified commercial).
- Pricing information, catalog listings, and quantity discounts.
- Normal delivery times and acceptance of FOB Origin.
- Acceptance of Origin inspection/acceptance.
- Company size (self and parent company).
- Manufacturer identification (for dealers), CAGE code, and employee count.
- Capability to provide cost/pricing data for contracts over $2,500,000.
- Dominant materials and their percentage.
- Last manufacturing date and for whom.
- Capability to manufacture similar parts.
- Applicability of minimum order quantity/dollar value.
- Willingness to accept option years with Economic Price Adjustment (EPA).
- Request for contract financing.
- Evidence of commerciality (sales, leases, licenses to general public).
- Commercial warranty copy and price list/catalog links.
Submission Details
Sources capable of and interested in supplying this item must complete the attached market survey and return it via email to amanda.heller@dla.mil by 12:30 PM EST on March 24, 2026.
Disclaimer
This is a Sources Sought Notice for informational purposes only. It does not constitute a solicitation, nor does it obligate the Government to award a contract. Responses are not offers, and no funds are available for preparation of responses.