VALVE, SAFETY RELIEF
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 issuing a presolicitation for an Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) to provide Safety Relief Valves (NSN 4820 family) for stock replenishment at military depots. This effort will be unrestricted and conducted under FAR Part 13.5 procedures, utilizing Other Than Full and Open Competition due to the limited number of approved sources. The solicitation is expected to be available on or about January 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
The IQC will cover three specific National Stock Number (NSN) items, all identified as VALVE, SAFETY RELIEF, managed by DLA Weapons Support (Columbus):
- CLIN 0001: NSN 4820-00-494-0755 (P/N: 20C-0050-5), Estimated Annual Demand: 51
- CLIN 0002: NSN 4820-00-868-6584 (P/N: 20C-0050-3), Estimated Annual Demand: 13
- CLIN 0003: NSN 4820-00-980-7721 (P/N: 20C-0050-2), Estimated Annual Demand: 856
Approved Source: ESSEX INDUSTRIES, INC. (CAGE: 19062) for all CLINs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
- Set-Aside: None (Unrestricted)
- Solicitation Availability: On or about January 27, 2026, at http://dibbs.dscc.dla.mil/rfp
- Published: January 14, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on a combination of Price, Past Performance, Delivery, and other factors detailed in the solicitation. All responsible sources are encouraged to submit an offer/quote.
Additional Notes
Technical data for these items is subject to export control (ITAR/EAR). Offerors and their proposed sources of supply must possess an approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification and DLA approval to access export-controlled data. DLA will not delay award for applicants to obtain these approvals. Drawings and specifications will be available via BSM DIBBS.