VALVE,DIRECTIONAL O
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 Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA Aviation at Philadelphia, PA), is issuing a Solicitation for a Directional Valve (Product Service Code 4820). This is a Flight Critical item for a crucial shipboard system, requiring Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) Authority. Only engineering source approved manufacturers by Naval Air Systems Command are eligible for award. Proposals are due March 26, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the acquisition of a directional valve, designated as a critical material due to its use in aircraft launch and/or recovery systems, where failure could result in serious injury or loss. Manufacturing, testing, and inspection must adhere to NAWC LAKEHURST drawing number 616712-1, Revision T, and all referenced specifications. The contractor is responsible for all manufacturing aids.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation (under Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities Authority)
- Set-Aside: None specified (open competition for approved sources)
- Response Due: March 26, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
- Published: March 26, 2026, 11:23 AM EST
Key Requirements
Source Approval is mandatory. Companies not previously approved must submit a comprehensive Source Approval Request (SAR) by the solicitation closing date, including configuration drawings, process sheets, purchase orders, comparative analysis, and inspection method sheets. A pre-award survey and post-award conference may be required for new manufacturers.
Quality Assurance is stringent, including:
- Markings per MIL-STD-130.
- 100% PCO mandatory inspection at source by DCMAO QAR.
- Production Lot Special Testing for the first lot (up to 100 pieces), with Government evaluation at NAVAIR LAKEHURST.
- 100% inspection for critical/major characteristics, hardness, and non-destructive testing.
- NADCAP accreditation for NDT companies.
- Critical manufacturing processes include Heat Treat and MPR.
- Extensive data requirements for dimensional inspection, material certifications, various tests (hydrostatic, shock, magnetic particle), and plating processes.
- Final inspection requires 14 days' prior notification to the buying office and NAWC Lakehurst QA (Jose Torraca, jose.g.torraca.civ@us.navy.mil, 732-323-2834).
- A waiver for Production Lot Testing Approval may be granted for offerors with recent, identical production history from the same facility.
Additional Notes
All records related to ALRE CSI/CAI manufacture, inspection, and test must be provided to the ALRE Cognizant Technical Authority and maintained by LKE QA and the manufacturer for seven years. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.