Valve, linear, direct, in repair/modification of

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure a specific linear valve (NSN 7H-4810-015437264) with a quantity of 1 unit, to be delivered FOB Origin. The procurement is being conducted under a unique contracting approach that allows for direct negotiation with a single source under FAR 6.302-1, primarily because the government does not own the technical data rights for this part and finds it uneconomical to purchase those rights or reverse engineer the component. Interested sources are invited to submit proposals, capability statements, or quotations within 45 days of the publication date (or 30 days if awarded under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement). The government retains sole discretion in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement based on the responses received. All responsible sources may express their interest and capability to respond to the requirement.

This pre-solicitation notice does not have a specific set-aside designation, indicating it is open to all potential contractors. The procurement falls under the Product Service Code (PSC) 4810 for Powered Valves, specifically in the 4810-P category. While no specific award value or budget range is disclosed, the contract is for a single valve unit. The opportunity was posted on March 20, 2025, with a response deadline of April 21, 2025. The government has explicitly stated that the information received will typically be considered only for determining the potential for a competitive procurement, suggesting a potentially limited competitive landscape for this specific component. The notice emphasizes that this is not a formal request for competitive proposals, but rather an informational notice to gauge market interest and capability.