48 - Valves

The Defense Logistics Agency Maritime Mechanicsburg is conducting a sources sought notice to identify potential suppliers for a Linear Direct Valve with NSN 7HH 4820 015672305 and part number 3798354-3. The approved design is held by Sargent Aerospace & Defense LLC (CAGE 78062), and any non-original equipment manufacturer must provide complete traceability information back to the OEM when submitting their offer or risk having their proposal deemed non-responsive. Interested sources must complete and return an attached market survey via email to Jennifer.Elliott@dla.mil by 2:00 PM EST on September 19, 2025. The market survey seeks comprehensive information about supplier capabilities, including availability, commercial status, manufacturing details, pricing, inventory status, delivery timelines, and willingness to accept multi-year contract terms with economic price adjustments. This is strictly an informational market research effort and does not constitute a solicitation or commitment by the government.

This opportunity does not include any set-aside designations and is open to all qualified suppliers. Sargent Aerospace & Defense LLC appears to be the original equipment manufacturer for this valve component based on their approved design cage code 78062. While no specific award values are mentioned in the notice, the market survey includes questions about suppliers' ability to provide cost or pricing data for contracts potentially exceeding $800,000, suggesting the procurement may reach significant value thresholds. The survey also inquires about multi-year contract capabilities and economic price adjustments, indicating the government may be considering a longer-term procurement strategy. The procurement falls under NAICS code 332919 for Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing and PSC code 4820 for Valves, Nonpowered, reflecting the specialized industrial nature of the required component.