Valve, vacuum breaking

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime seeks quotations for seven each of vacuum breaking valves under NSN 4820-01-121-7889, with quotes due November 16, 2026. The solicitation uses no set-aside.

Quotes must be submitted through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) under RFQ SPE7M427T2618, issued by DLA office SPE7M4 against purchase request 7019029680. Delivery is required within 168 days after award, FOB Origin, with inspection at destination. Place of performance for delivery is the DLA Distribution facility at New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. Quantity variance is plus or minus zero percent.

The attachment summary describes a bronze, 1/2-inch vacuum breaking valve with silver brazing rings on both ends, rated to 185 degrees Fahrenheit for fresh water media, manufactured by Bidoro Manufacturing Company under part number BMC3479E-1 and designated a critical application item. Compliance requirements include the Buy American Act under DFARS 252.225-7001, Berry Amendment domestic material restrictions, covered telecommunications equipment prohibitions, hazard warning label requirements, and First Destination Transportation provisions. Standard FAR, DFARS, and DLAD clauses apply, with payment through Wide Area Workflow.

The solicitation type is Auto Evaluation and is eligible for automated award. Awards containing First Article Test requirements are excluded from automation, and micro-purchase quotes may be awarded before the return date. The source states no evaluation weighting.

Procurement history shows recurring awards to multiple contractors, typically for one to fifteen units at unit prices between approximately $5,590 and $16,220. The PSC is 4820, Valves, Nonpowered.