Brand name or equal OEM kace ball valves

The Department of the Navy's Naval Supply Systems Command, specifically NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, is seeking to procure 14 OEM KACE ball valves or equivalent alternatives in support of the Military Sealift Command. This is a firm fixed-price supply contract for specific 1.5-inch ball valves with precise technical specifications, including CW12MW body, 150 PSI rating, and ANSI 16.3 standards. The solicitation (N0040625Q0223) will evaluate potential vendors primarily on lead time, with the possibility of considering past performance in a trade-off analysis. The original submission deadline was January 14, 2025, but has been extended to March 25, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST, with all questions to be directed to Roger Bowers via email. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and potentially obtain base access through the Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS).

The contract is designated as a 100% small business set-aside with a NAICS code of 332911 and a size standard of 750 employees. Delivery of the valves is required by May 1, 2025, to the MSC SSU BATS facility in San Diego, California. The valves are specified for seawater applications, requiring stainless steel construction with SS316 trim and bolted flanged end connections. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is for 14 valves with an emphasis on shortest lead time as the primary evaluation criterion. Contractors should note that the pricing will not be adjusted for COVID-19 or inflationary costs, meaning all financial risk is transferred to the contractor. The solicitation allows for "equal" products that meet the salient physical, functional, and performance characteristics of the specified brand name item, providing some flexibility in potential vendor submissions.