Valves, Nonpowered

PSC 4820 covers nonpowered valves, which are mechanical devices used to control or regulate the flow of liquids, gases, or other substances in various industrial, maritime, and aerospace applications. These valves are critical components in systems ranging from naval vessels and aircraft to industrial machinery, enabling precise fluid management without requiring external power sources. The valves in this category include various types such as ball valves, check valves, relief valves, butterfly valves, and specialized manifold and regulating valves designed for specific technical requirements.

The federal contract awards under PSC 4820 primarily involve the U.S. Navy, Coast Guard, and Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), with contract values ranging from $1,100 to $653,349. Frequently awarded entities include small businesses such as S I T Corporation, Pacific Component Xchange (PCX Inc.), and New England Specialty Components, often receiving firm fixed-price purchase orders. Most awards are not set aside, though some are designated for total small business, woman-owned small business, or service-disabled veteran-owned small business categories. Typical places of performance include naval facilities in locations such as Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, San Joaquin, California, and various naval shipyards and maintenance centers.

Recent federal contract opportunities under PSC 4820 focus on procuring specialized valve components for military and naval applications. These opportunities include solicitations for butterfly valves for F-15 aircraft, valve assemblies for submarines and surface ships, and various valve components for different naval systems. Agencies like the Naval Supply Systems Command, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation, and Department of the Navy are seeking manufacturers capable of producing high-precision valves with stringent quality control requirements. Most opportunities emphasize compliance with military specifications, mercury-free manufacturing, and adherence to strict technical standards, with places of performance spanning naval facilities across the United States.