Valve, linear, direct

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure a Linear Valve, specifically National Stock Number (NSN) 7H-4820-014161647, with Technical Data Package (TDP) Version 002. The solicitation indicates a quantity of 4 units to be delivered FOB Origin, following Reference Number 21140-001. The Government has determined that obtaining data rights or reverse engineering the part would be uneconomical, and therefore intends to negotiate with a single source under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1. While the notice is not a competitive proposal request, interested sources may submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements within 45 days of publication (or 30 days if awarded under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement). The Government retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on received responses.

The pre-solicitation notice does not indicate any specific set-aside designations for this contract opportunity. The procurement falls under the NAICS category 332911 for Industrial Valve Manufacturing and Product Service Code 4820 for Nonpowered Valves. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the notice. The procurement timeline spans from the initial posting on December 16, 2024, with responses due by February 28, 2025. The contract appears focused on a highly specialized valve component, with the Government acknowledging the unique nature of the item by pursuing a potential single-source procurement. Potential vendors are encouraged to demonstrate their capability to meet the specific technical requirements of the linear valve, with the understanding that the Government will carefully evaluate any submitted information.