Cartridge, pilot VAL

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting quotes for 45 each cartridge pilot valves under NSN 4820-01-093-5564, with quotations due November 16, 2026. The request for quotation (SPE7M427T2573) uses no set-aside, and the attached RFQ designates the item a restricted source item requiring government engineering source approval. The RFQ names Sargent Aerospace & Defense, LLC (CAGE 78062, Part Number 20350-420) as the manufacturer.

Delivery is to DLA Distribution San Joaquin in Tracy, California, within 168 days of award, on FOB Origin terms with inspection at destination. Quotes must be submitted through DIBBS under an auto-evaluation solicitation. The solicitation incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions, Revision 105, dated May 20, 2026.

The requirement carries Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Level 2 Self-Assessment (RD004) and Covered Defense Information safeguarding (RD002), with DFARS cyber incident reporting. Packaging must comply with MIL-STD-2073-1E and DLA Packaging Requirements (RP001), and marking must comply with MIL-STD-129. Government identification must be removed (RQ011). DFARS clauses address Buy American requirements, hazard warning labels, and sea transportation of supplies. Mercury-containing compounds are prohibited except where functionally required.

The cartridge is supplied separately from its parent valve. It has passed proof pressure, friction, and leakage testing under the Acceptance Test Procedure, but acoustic testing has not been performed. Prior awards for this item carried unit costs ranging from $1,539 to $1,988. The item classifies under PSC 4820, Valves, Nonpowered.