Valve, Regulator, Pressure

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of six (6) "VALVE, REGULATOR, PRESSURE, 1/2" SAE PORTS, TESCOM DWG 26-1064-18-866, P/N 26-1064-18-866". The acquisition is set aside for Small Business. The North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 332912 with a size standard of 1000.

• The primary deliverable is six (6) specified pressure regulator valves.

• The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable. Contractors must provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

• A "CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE REQUIRED" and "MERCURY FREE CLAUSE INVOKED" are noted.

• The pricing arrangement is Firm Fixed Price.

• The period of performance is not explicitly stated in the provided sections, but the solicitation issue date is April 15, 2026, and the offer due date is April 20, 2026.

• Offer Due Date: April 20, 2026, at 08:00 AM Local Time.

• Evaluation factors for award include: Technical Capability, Price Submission, Delivery Time, and Acknowledgment of any solicitation amendments.

• Award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

• Award will be made for the technically acceptable item or combination of technically acceptable items that result in the lowest aggregate price to the Government.

• Proposals must be submitted in accordance with FAR 52.212-1.

• Payment requests and receiving reports are to be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

• This acquisition is set aside for Small Business.

• The solicitation is 32 pages long.

• Several clauses and provisions are incorporated by reference, including those related to hazardous materials, on-site safety, packaging, inspection, delivery, contract administration, and representations/certifications.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum to the File" justifying the use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. It details the rationale for soliciting from a single source for a specific item.

This justification is relevant to bidders as it explains why a particular acquisition is being conducted on a sole-source basis. It identifies the item as a "Valve, Regulator, Pressure, TESCOM DWG 26-1064-18-866, P/N 26-1064-18-866" with a required delivery date of 5/08/2026. The primary reason cited for sole-source procurement is "BRAND NAME," stating that the specific brand name and part number are essential for compatibility with current test equipment and are a 'one for one' replacement for the CVN 78 class. Using a similar but non-standard brand would lead to inconsistencies in application, operation, and training, adversely impacting the command and nuclear evolutions. This indicates that only vendors offering this specific brand name and part number would be considered for this requirement.

Amendment / Modification

This document provides additional instructions and clarifications for vendors responding to a solicitation.

• General Instructions: Clarifies that NAVSEA will receive information no later than the solicitation closing date.

• Award Procedures: States the requirement will be awarded using FAR Part 12 (Acquisition of Commercial Items) and FAR Subpart 13 (Simplified Acquisition Procedures).

• Quotation Submission: Vendors should reply via email to miracle.m.griffin.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Proposal Content: Offers must include:

  • Technical Capability (proof/certification of compliance with requirements, submitted SEPARATE from pricing).
  • Price Submission (original signed SF 1449, executed amendments, Representations and Certifications, submitted electronically to miracle.m.griffin.civ@us.navy.mil).
  • Delivery Time.
  • Acknowledgement of any solicitation amendments.

• Quote Firmness: Quotes must be held firm for sixty (60) days.

• Questions: Clarification questions should be emailed to Carolyn F Burns at miracle.m.griffin.civ@us.navy.mil two (2) days prior to the solicitation closing date/time. Questions received after this date may not be answered.

• Proposal submission instructions are detailed, including separate submission of technical capability and pricing.

• A specific deadline for submitting questions is provided.

Form / Attachment / Pricing Sheet

This document serves as a Technical Capability Statement and a Technical Capability/Contractor Responsibility Certification. It requires vendors to certify that their quoted item meets the specified capabilities, features, and specifications, and that they can assume all stated contractor responsibilities. This form must be completed and submitted with the vendor quote to be considered for award.

• Item: Pressure Regulator Valve, 1/2" SAE Ports, TESCOM P/N 26-1064-18-866.
• CLIN 0001: Specifies the valve type, size, and part number.
• Quantity: 6 units.
• Required Certifications:
  • Certificate of Compliance Required
  • Mercury Free Clause Invoked
• Certification Section: Vendors must initial to certify their item meets or exceeds all specifications and responsibilities without exceptions.
• Date: Field for the date of certification.

Bidders must carefully review the specifications for the Pressure Regulator Valve and complete the certification section by initialing and providing the date. Failure to complete and submit this form with the quote may result in the quote not being considered for award.