VALVE,SOLENOID
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) Mechanicsburg, has issued a solicitation for the procurement of a VALVE,SOLENOID. This opportunity requires the manufacture and supply of the specified valve, adhering to strict quality and material requirements, including a mercury-free specification for use on submarines/surface ships. Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Responses are due by February 23, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This contract covers the manufacture and supply of the VALVE,SOLENOID, designed to specific Cage Code(s) reference number(s). Key requirements include:
- Mercury-Free: The material must be free from metallic mercury and contamination, critical for submarine/surface ship applications. Any functional use of mercury requires prior written approval and a "Warning Plate."
- Marking: Items must be physically identified in accordance with MIL-STD-130, REV N.
- Design Changes: Changes in design, material, or part number require Procurement Contracting Officer (PCO) approval, except for identical part number changes (Code 1).
- Packaging: MIL-STD 2073 packaging applies.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Product Service Code: 4810 (Valves, Powered)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) per DFARS 215.101-2-70(a)(1)(i).
- Authority: Issued under SEPA-EAF Authority.
Key Instructions & Notes
- Technical Data: Drawings or technical data are not available for this item.
- OEM Information: Offerors who are not the manufacturer MUST state the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) CAGE code and part number.
- Electronic Invoicing: Electronic submittal of Invoice and Receiving Report (COMBO) through PIEE-WAWF is mandatory. Contractors are encouraged to register for PIEE EDA.
- Inspection: Inspection and Acceptance will be at the source (DLA Procurement Note E06).
- Production Facility Changes: Any changes to production facilities require written PCO approval and a $250 price reduction to cover administrative costs.
- Authorized Distributors: Only authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item will be considered; proof on company letterhead is required with the offer.
Important Dates
- Published Date: January 22, 2026
- Response Due Date: February 23, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
Contact Information
- Email: CERRILL.MCMEEKIN@DLA.MIL