Valves

The Product Service Code (PSC) 48-P Valves category encompasses a diverse range of valve technologies and components used across military, aerospace, and industrial applications. This PSC includes nonpowered and powered valve systems such as ball, gate, butterfly, safety relief, solenoid, and flow control valves. The valves serve critical functions in hydraulic, pneumatic, and mechanical systems, ranging from aircraft and naval equipment to ground vehicle and industrial machinery infrastructure.

Recent federal contract awards under PSC 48-P demonstrate a pattern of targeted, specialized procurement focusing on precise valve components for specific military platforms. Most awards are relatively small in scale, typically ranging from 2-224 units with delivery timelines between 99-477 days after order. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Aviation and Land and Maritime divisions are the primary awarding agencies, with procurements predominantly set aside for small businesses. Common places of performance include distribution depots in Oklahoma, California, and naval facilities, with a strong emphasis on aerospace and maritime applications. Approved sources are often limited to specific manufacturers, indicating stringent technical requirements and source control.

The current federal contract opportunities for PSC 48-P valves reflect a robust procurement landscape across multiple federal agencies. The Department of the Navy, Defense Logistics Agency, and U.S. Coast Guard are seeking various valve types including butterfly, solenoid, safety relief, flow control, and gate valves. Most opportunities are either total small business set-asides or open to all qualified vendors, with quantities ranging from 3-481 units. Delivery locations span military distribution centers in Oklahoma, California, Hawaii, and Virginia, with electronic quote submissions required. The solicitations emphasize precise technical specifications, approved manufacturer sources, and specific military platform requirements, underscoring the specialized nature of valve procurement in federal contracting.