48--VALVE ASSEMBLY - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Mechanicsburg is conducting a sole-source solicitation for VALVE ASSEMBLY - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS, specifically targeting Sargent Aerospace & Defense, LLC (CAGE 78062). This requirement is for items such as VALVE,LINEAR,DIRECT (P/N 3189050-21) and VALVE ASSEMBLY (P/N 52137-001). The closing date for responses has been extended to March 23, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This contract aims to acquire specific valve components and replacement parts, including VALVE,LINEAR,DIRECT (Cage 78062, P/N 3189050-21) and VALVE ASSEMBLY (Cage 78062, P/N 52137-001). The items are intended for use on submarines/surface ships and must be mercury-free. Refurbished material is not acceptable. Contractors are responsible for all inspection requirements, and packaging must comply with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract Details & Justification
This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract. The acquisition is justified as a sole-source award to Sargent Aerospace & Defense, LLC under 10 USC 3204(A)(1) and FAR 6.302-1, as the government does not possess the necessary data rights for full and open competition. Market research, including an RFI and synopsis, yielded no other capable sources. The expected final delivery date is June 7, 2026.
Set-Aside & Evaluation
There is no set-aside for this sole-source opportunity. Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation.
Response Requirements & Future Actions
Offerors must be authorized distributors or manufacturers. If not the manufacturer, the OEM's CAGE code and part number must be provided. Electronic submittal of Receiving Reports and Invoices through PIEE-WAWF is required. The government encourages other vendors with the expertise to manufacture/repair these items to submit a complete technical data package (TDP) for source approval to promote future competition.
Key Dates
- Response Due Date: March 23, 2026
- Published Date: March 17, 2026 (latest amendment)
- Expected Final Delivery: June 7, 2026
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Jennifer Elliott via email at JENNIFER.ELLIOTT@DLA.MIL.