48 - valve, regulating, FL - SPE7M425R0017

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime (DLA Land & Maritime) is conducting market research for procuring a specific fluid power valve, National Stock Number (NSN) 4810-01-086-5757, under a firm fixed-price contract. The agency is seeking potential suppliers for 470 units of a regulating valve, with pre-approved manufacturers being Servotronics Inc and Woodward, Inc. This acquisition is unique because the government does not possess complete technical data rights, and will therefore solicit contracts only from approved sources under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(1). Interested vendors must complete a detailed market survey questionnaire and submit it to Ashley Carroll by 4:00 p.m. EST on May 1, 2025. The market research aims to assess vendor capabilities, commercial pricing, manufacturing capacity, and willingness to meet government contract requirements within the Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing industry (NAICS 332912).

The pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific small business set-aside, with the business size standard set at 1,000 employees. While no incumbent contractors are explicitly named, the solicitation targets vendors who can demonstrate commercial market competitiveness and manufacturing reliability for the valve components. The government is exploring potential contract options that may include quantity variations and economic price adjustments. Vendors will need to provide comprehensive information about their business, including SAM registration status, commercial item classification, pricing structures, production capabilities, delivery lead times, and testing/inspection methodologies. The procurement represents a strategic effort by DLA Land & Maritime to secure a reliable supply of specialized valve components through a structured market research approach that will inform the ultimate acquisition strategy.