VALVE, SAFETY RELIEF 4820004078372
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
Original Source
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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 market research to identify qualified sources capable of manufacturing VALVE, SAFETY RELIEF (NSN 4820-004078372). This is a Sources Sought notice, not a Request for Proposal. Interested manufacturers are requested to complete and submit a Market Research Questionnaire by March 23, 2026.
Item Details
This market research focuses on NSN 4820-004078372, VALVE, SAFETY RELIEF. The requirement is for an estimated 16 units. Specifications:
- IAW BASIC SPEC NR MIL-V-8813(2) NOT 2, REVISION NR 2 DTD 11/07/2023 (Part Piece Number: MS28893-D12)
- IAW REFERENCE SPEC NR MS28893A NOT 2, REVISION NR A DTD 11/20/2023 (Part Piece Number: MS28893D12-3850) Approved sources are currently listed. New manufacturers (alternate offerors) are required to provide a complete data package, including data for the approved and any alternate part, for evaluation. The Qualified Products List (QPL)/Qualified Manufacturers List (QML) is applicable.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified
- NAICS Code: 332911 (Valves, Nonpowered)
- Response Due: March 23, 2026
- Published: March 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: San Joaquin, CA
Market Research Focus
The Market Research Questionnaire seeks information on:
- Company Profile: Size, business status (manufacturer/distributor, small/large business, SBA classifications), employee count, parent company.
- Manufacturing Capabilities: Origin of manufacture, details if a dealer.
- Compliance: SAM registration status and willingness to register.
- Pricing: Unit price for 16 units, price sensitivity to quantity, interest in pre-negotiated/EPA pricing, primary cost drivers, ability to provide certified Cost or Pricing Data (if applicable).
- Commerciality: Determination per FAR 2.101(b), willingness to provide proof of commercial sales.
- Logistics: Ability to provide ASTM D3951 packaging with MIL-STD-129 Markings, standard delivery time, partial shipments, maximum monthly quantity, minimum order quantity/value.
- Technical: Inspection/acceptance at destination or origin, hazardous material, precious metals, Government Furnished Property/Material.
Action Required
Interested sources must complete the attached Market Research Questionnaire and submit all information to Contract Specialist Tiffany Scott via email at Tiffany.Scott@dla.mil no later than March 23, 2026. This notice is for market research only and does not constitute a solicitation.