Purchase Order N0018925PG068

Kijero, LLC, a self-certified small disadvantaged business based in Morgan Hill, California, was awarded a firm fixed-price purchase order by the Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (Naval Supply Systems Command) on July 22, 2025, for fluid mechanics relief valves with a ceiling value of $39,394.86. The contract, which responds to RFQ number N0018925QG124, procures brand-name relief valves specifically required for certified Navy diving and manned hyperbaric systems. The valves are critical components listed in the Pre-Survey Outline Booklets for NSMRL Chamber 2 and Genesis Chambers, where identical replacement parts are mandated to maintain system certification validity per strict Navy safety standards. The solicitation, posted on July 7, 2025, with a due date of July 14, 2025, was competed as a commercial item procurement under FAR Part 12 and 13 standards and did not utilize any small business set-aside designation.

Performance of the contract is designated for Groton, Connecticut, with an ultimate completion date of September 2, 2025. The award was made based on a competitive evaluation that prioritized price while reserving the government's option to conduct a price and past performance tradeoff analysis. Kijero, LLC's selection reflects its demonstrated capability in supplying specialized industrial components to federal defense and civilian agencies, leveraging its established track record with the Navy and other government entities across multiple procurement categories.