Valve, linear, direct

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure two linear valves with National Stock Number 7H-4820-013170808, specific to Technical Data Package Version 002. The procurement is unique because the government does not own the data or rights to the part, and has determined it would be uneconomical to purchase data rights or reverse engineer the component. Under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, the agency intends to negotiate with a single source, though all responsible sources may indicate their interest and capability to respond within 45 days of publication (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 responses received. Proposals submitted within the specified timeframe will be considered, with the understanding that this notice is not a formal request for competitive proposals.

The contract opportunity is not designated with any specific set-aside and falls under the Industrial Valve Manufacturing NAICS category (332911). The valves will be delivered FOB Origin, with a quantity of two units referenced in the solicitation. While specific award value is not disclosed, the procurement is for a specialized valve with a specific technical reference number (20259-001). The current pre-solicitation notice was posted on December 16, 2024, with a response due date of February 28, 2025. The procurement process indicates a highly specialized acquisition targeting a specific technical component for naval supply systems, suggesting a focused and technical evaluation of potential vendor capabilities.