Seat, valve

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is procuring valve seats under NSN 1H-4810-001631260-Q3 (TDP VER 017) for delivery to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. The acquisition is structured as a total small business set-aside, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to compete for this contract. The government has determined based on market research that the Commercial Items acquisition policies under FAR Part 12 will not be used; however, interested parties may submit information within 15 days of the pre-solicitation notice demonstrating capability to satisfy requirements with commercial items. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on March 12, 2025, and the due date for proposals is March 23, 2026, providing interested bidders with an extended timeline to prepare their responses. The solicitation will include trade agreement compliance requirements under applicable Buy American Act and Free Trade Agreement provisions as outlined in relevant DFARS clauses.

The contract is designated as a 100 percent total small business set-aside with the potential for additional set-aside classifications under HUBZone, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Economically Disadvantaged Women-Owned Small Business, Women-Owned Small Business, or Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution designations as determined in the formal solicitation. The procurement requires delivery of 1,200 units to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, representing the complete quantity requirement for this acquisition. No specific award value or budget information is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The goods fall under PSC Category 4810 (Valves, Powered), indicating the technical classification for this component. The extended timeline between posting and proposal due date suggests this may be a standard procurement cycle allowing adequate preparation time for potential small business contractors.