Valve,main ballast

Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime seeks one main ballast valve (NSN 4820-01-214-6097) under request for quotation SPE7MC27T0872, with quotes due October 30, 2026. The procurement carries no set-aside, so it is open to all sources. Quotes must be submitted through DIBBS, and the solicitation type is Auto Evaluation.

The valve is delivered FOB Origin to a DLA Distribution facility in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with inspection and acceptance at destination under FAR 52.246-2. Delivery is required 265 days from award. The requirement is one each (1 EA), and the attachment summary describes the contract as fixed-price. The attachment summary identifies the part as number 49879A, manufactured by Griswold Industries.

The item is a critical application item subject to DLA Master List technical and quality requirements, including packaging under MIL-STD-2073-1E, marking under MIL-STD-129, and hazard warning labels under 29 CFR 1910.1200. Mercury use is restricted except for functional applications in batteries, instruments, and sensors as specified by NAVSEA. The solicitation requires compliance with the Berry Amendment and Buy American Act, and DFARS 252.225-7001 applies to quotes above the micro-purchase threshold. Offerors must provide covered defense telecommunications equipment representations. The solicitation incorporates the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions, Revision 105 (May 20, 2026). The buyer's file indicates the contract may be eligible for automated award unless first article test requirements apply. Offerors are encouraged to submit quantity ranges.

Previous awards for this item ranged from $8,054.73 to $26,555 per unit, with the most recent award in December 2025 at $26,555. Payment runs through Wide Area WorkFlow, and contractors must register with AMPS for Vendor Shipment Module access within approximately two months of the solicitation date. Questions go to buyer Ryan Corsentino at RYAN.CORSENTINO@DLA.MIL or (445) 737-3324.