CM26036008 Market Research LTC Spreadsheet NSN info.xlsx

This is a market research spreadsheet supporting a Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime pre-solicitation for a single-line item contract (CLIN 0001). The solicitation seeks sources for NSN 4820-01-538-6178, a Safety Relief Valve, with an estimated annual demand of 1,356 units. Currently approved sources are Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation (CAGE 26916, Part Number 029-002088-0002) and Brownell Ltd (CAGE K3649, Part Number BLD9397/02). Both sources are classified under NAICS Code 332911 with an estimated delivery time of 3 days. The valve has an AMC/AMSC rating of 3/D, indicating it is suitable for competitive acquisition but the technical data required for competitive solicitation is not economically available.

The spreadsheet is formatted to collect contractor responses regarding manufacturing capability, quantity pricing breaks, minimum quantity requirements, quantity sensitivity, and manufacturer status. Interested companies seeking qualification as approved sources must submit an application package through the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program, which requires comprehensive technical documentation demonstrating manufacturing capability equal to or superior to the current OEM. Contracting Officer Mindy M Cook is the primary point of contact for submissions. The pre-solicitation notice indicates this is an informational opportunity for potential sources to express interest and capability prior to formal solicitation release.