VALVE,REGULATING,FL
Overview
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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) Mechanicsburg is soliciting proposals for the procurement of a VALVE,REGULATING,FL. This is a Solicitation opportunity with proposals due by June 12, 2026. Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Small business program representations (NAICS 332919) are required. Drawings or technical data are not available for this item.
Scope of Work
This contract requires the manufacture and quality assurance of the VALVE,REGULATING,FL, meeting design, manufacturing, and performance requirements specified on drawing 5497337, part number 5497337-69 (CAGE 53711). Key requirements include:
- Higher-Level Contract Quality Requirement (ISO 9001).
- First Article Approval (FAT): Both contractor testing (non-destructive on one unit) and government compatibility testing (non-destructive on one unit at NSWC-PHD, MK41 VLS group) are mandatory. A FAT report is required prior to production.
- Production Lot Testing.
- Mercury-Free Materials: Strict adherence to mercury-free requirements for use on submarines/surface ships, with specific procedures for any necessary mercury inclusion.
- Marking: In accordance with MIL-STD-130.
- Configuration Control: Adherence to MIL-STD-973, Paragraph 5.4.8 for Engineering Change Proposals, Deviations, and Waivers.
- Soldering: IPC J-STD-001, Class 3 for electrical/electronic assemblies.
- 100% Inspection is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 4810 (Valves, Powered)
- Response Due: June 12, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published Date: May 13, 2026, 10:17 AM UTC
- Issuing Office: SPRMM1 DLA MECHANICSBURG
- NAICS: 332919 (Small Business Program Representations are required).
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria per clause WSSTERMMZ04. Offerors must:
- Submit quotes via Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), specifying any exceptions.
- If not the manufacturer, state the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) CAGE code and part number.
- Provide proof of being an authorized distributor of the OEM if applicable.
- Provide an email address for follow-up communications.
- Electronic submittal of Invoice and Receiving Report (COMBO) through PIEE-WAWF is required.
Additional Notes
- Inspection: Inspection and acceptance at source (DLA Procurement Note E06) applies. Offerors must specify inspection and packaging/final acceptance locations.
- Production Facility Changes: Require Contracting Officer approval and a $250 price reduction for administrative costs.
- Notifications: Vendors are recommended to provide contact information to NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg to receive automated notifications from NECO/PIEE EDA.
- Manufacturing Sources: Companies interested in becoming qualified for future requirements should submit their interest and capabilities in writing to the Contracting Officer.
- Contact: Electronic Mail: IRELAND.BRENNAN@DLA.MIL.