Valve assembly; 4810-01-423-8506

The Department of the Army is conducting market research through a Request for Information (RFI) Sources Sought notice for a Valve Assembly with NSN 4810-01-423-8506 and Part No. 12510615, classified under NAICS code 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing) and PSC 4810 (Valves, Powered). The RFI seeks to identify potential vendors capable of manufacturing this specific valve assembly and requires comprehensive responses covering manufacturing experience, production capacity, quality management systems, and commercial availability. Vendors must complete a detailed questionnaire addressing their business type, capability to manufacture the valve assembly, production lead times, monthly production rates, current pricing, first article testing experience, and quality management system certification. Interested vendors must have a current DD 2345 Military Critical Technical Data Agreement to access the technical data package information and should submit responses to Contract Specialist Martina Zook at Martina.R.Zook.civ@army.mil. The response deadline is September 5, 2025.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting participation to qualifying small business entities. The RFI explores potential contract parameters including financing requirements, contract duration preferences spanning 3-5 years, and minimum order quantities, though specific award values or budget ranges are not disclosed in the notice. The government is seeking information about vendors' monthly production rates and manufacturing timelines to assess market capacity for this valve assembly requirement. No current contractors or incumbents are identified in the documentation. The solicitation represents an early market research phase where the Army is gathering industry intelligence to inform future procurement strategies for this industrial valve component.