Valve,Check
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 / Market Survey to identify potential manufacturers for a specific Check Valve (NSN 4820-01-145-5907, P/N 458-50004-503). This market research aims to gauge industry interest and capabilities for a potential Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC) or Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). Responses are due by June 10, 2026.
Scope of Work
This notice seeks information from potential suppliers regarding their ability to manufacture the specified Check Valve. The item is subject to a source-controlled drawing (82918 458-50004, Revision J, dated 09/26/1986). The AMC/AMSC for this NSN is "1B," indicating suitability for competitive acquisition but with restrictions due to source control.
DLA is specifically requesting:
- Company Information: Status, size, manufacturer/OEM details.
- Commercial Questions: Item's commercial availability, sales history, pricing data, and drawings.
- IDC Related Questions: Interest in an IDC, preferred contract terms.
- Delivery Questions: Maximum quantity, minimum order quantity, delivery time.
- Miscellaneous Questions: Guaranteed minimum, quantity/price breaks.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Survey
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: June 10, 2026, by 7:00 PM ET
- Published: June 3, 2026
Approved Sources & Qualification
Currently approved sources for this item are Meggitt North Hollywood (CAGE 79318) and Bahr Machine Company (CAGE 75201).
Offerors interested in qualifying their product for future acquisition must contact the cognizant design activity specified on the source-controlled drawing. Alternatively, companies wishing to become an "Approved Source" may submit an application package through the DLA Weapons Support Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. This program requires contractors to demonstrate their product is equal to or better than the currently approved item. Further information on the SAR program is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Land-and-Maritime/Offers/Technical-Support/Value-Management/.
Contact Information
All information and inquiries should be directed to the Contract Specialist, Karin Wilson, at karin.wilson@dla.mil or 614-693-3206.