Valve, Liquid Oxygen
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) Land and Maritime is conducting a Sources Sought to identify manufacturers for a specific item: Valve, Liquid Oxygen (NSN: 4820-00-796-9680). The agency is requesting information on potential sources, including their manufacturing location and points of contact. This market research aims to identify companies capable of producing this item. Responses are due by May 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
DLA Land and Maritime is seeking to identify sources capable of manufacturing the Valve, Liquid Oxygen (NSN: 4820-00-796-9680). Interested parties should provide:
- Manufacturer's name
- Location (City and State, or country if applicable)
- Points of Contact (POCs) for these manufacturers
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought (Market Research)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, 03:00 PM EDT
- Published: May 20, 2026
- Agency: DLA Land and Maritime, DEPT OF DEFENSE
Evaluation
Responses will be used to identify potential manufacturers. Companies wishing to be reviewed and qualified as an "Approved Source" may submit an application package through the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer / Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. A SAR package requires technical data to demonstrate that the prospective product is of equal or better quality than the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) item.
Additional Notes
Submissions should be sent to Kristina Wolf at Kristina.wolf@dla.mil or by phone at 614-693-2623. Further information regarding the SAR program, including detailed explanations for information and format necessary for a SAR and the approval process, can be found on the DLA Land and Maritime webpage: http://www.dla.mil/LandandMaritime/Business/Selling/Alternate-Offers/.