VALVE, BALL

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document contains several Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses and provisions that outline requirements and representations related to telecommunications equipment and services, supply chain security, and small business programs. Key clauses include those addressing prohibitions on contracting for certain telecommunications and video surveillance services or equipment (FAR 52.204-24, 52.204-25, 252.204-7016), prohibitions related to specific applications like TikTok (FAR 52.204-27), and Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) orders (FAR 52.204-29, 52.204-30).

• Telecommunications Equipment/Services: Offerors must represent whether they provide or use covered telecommunications equipment or services, as defined by FAR 52.204-25. This includes specific prohibitions related to entities like Huawei, ZTE, Hytera, Hikvision, and Dahua. Detailed disclosures are required if covered equipment or services are involved.

• Supply Chain Security: Offerors must represent compliance with Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (FASCSA) orders, which prohibit the provision or use of certain covered articles or products from specific sources. Disclosures are required if unable to represent compliance.

• Payment Instructions: Payment requests and receiving reports must be submitted electronically via the Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) system, as detailed in DFARS 252.232-7006.

• Small Business Representations: Offerors must provide representations regarding their status as a small business, small disadvantaged business, women-owned small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, or HUBZone small business, as per FAR 52.219-1.

• Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the responsible offeror whose offer is most advantageous, based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical capability is evaluated on an acceptable/unacceptable basis. Price and delivery are subsequent evaluation factors.

• Offer Submission: Offers must contain all requested information and adhere strictly to the solicitation's terms and conditions. Vendor-specific terms or conditions that conflict with statutory or regulatory requirements may render an offer unacceptable.

• Small Business Program: The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 331420 with a size standard of 1,050 employees. Offerors must self-certify their small business status and other relevant small business categories.

• Several DLAD procurement notes are included, covering topics such as superseded part numbers, manufacturing phase-out, contractor retention of supply chain traceability documentation, and product verification testing.

• Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) is encouraged for dispute resolution (DLAD 5452.233-9001).

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum to the File" justifying the use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. It details the item or service being procured, the justification for sole-source procurement, and the relevant certifications and approvals.

This document indicates that the government intends to solicit from only one source for the specified item due to "Brand Name" and "Unusual and Compelling Urgency" justifications. Bidders should note that this is not a solicitation for competitive proposals.

• Item: Valve, ball, 1/2" NPS, SCH 80 socket weld ends (Part Number: HBV-A2-04-0063).
• Manufacturer/Provider: BNL Industries, Inc.
• End Use: Replacement valve VH-V-157A.
• Required Delivery Date: 18 MAY 2026.
• Justification for Sole Source:
  • Brand Name: BNL Industries, Inc. is the only known manufacturer for this specific valve part number.
  • Unusual and Compelling Urgency: The material is required to meet a ship's repair window of opportunity (18 MAY 2026 to 8 JUNE 2026) to restore dewatering equipment operability. The requirement was identified on 20 APRIL 2026.
• Estimated Cost: Not explicitly stated, but the procurement is under the simplified acquisition threshold.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, prepared in accordance with FAR Part 12 and Simplified Acquisition Procedures (FAR Part 13). It serves as the only solicitation, and no written solicitation will be issued. The solicitation is for a BALL VALVE, DWG HBV-A2-04-0063 REV 0, 1/2" NPS, SCH 80 SOCKET WELD ENDS.

• One (1) unit of the specified BALL VALVE.

• No alternative material will be accepted.

• Offerors must provide traceability to BNL Industries, Inc. This can be demonstrated via a copy of a quotation from BNL Industries, Inc., an official authorized letter from BNL Industries, Inc. stating the company is an authorized dealer/distributor, or an official authorized letter from BNL Industries, Inc. specifying the company from which the item is being procured is an authorized dealer/distributor.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2025-06 (October 1, 2025) and DFARS Change Notice 20251110.

• Quote Due Date: 05/21/2026, 12:00 PM HST.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to angela.morrelli.civ@us.navy.mil.

• Evaluation criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA).

• Vendor responsibility will be determined using PPIRS and screened in accordance with FAR 9.104.

• Required quote information includes: company information, price of material, manufacturer name, country of origin, traceability to BNL Industries, Inc., business size, delivery date/lead time, and reseller/distributor/dealer status (including manufacturer pricing agreement/control if applicable).

• Offerors must complete and include provisions 52.204-24, 52.204-26, 252.204-7016, and 252.204-7019.

• UNRESTRICTED (No set-aside specified).

• Contractors are responsible for familiarizing themselves with applicable clauses and provisions, accessible via provided links to ecfr.gov, acquisition.gov, and acq.osd.mil.

• Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed online at www.sam.gov.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for the procurement of a "VALVE, BALL". It is not an order. The government is seeking quotations for this item.

• The specific item required is a "VALVE, BALL" with drawing number "HBV-A2-04-0063 REV 0", 1/2" NPS, SCH 80, SOCKET WELD ENDS.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Additional regulations and supplemental clauses are incorporated by full text, covering areas such as supply chain traceability, shipping instructions, packaging, inspection, and acceptance.

• The contract is expected to be a Firm Fixed Price arrangement.

• Delivery is requested by 11 June 2026.

• FOB Destination.

• Quotations must be submitted to the issuing office (DLA MARITIME - PEARL HARBOR) by close of business on 21 May 2026.

• The document outlines requirements for providing company information, including CAGE Code, DUNS number, SAM registration status, and Tax ID.

• Offers of alternate product will not be evaluated if the solicitation is automated, does not meet a $600 savings threshold, or if the proposed award time would adversely affect the Government.

• Payment will be made via Government Purchase Card and Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

• The RFQ is marked as "IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE".

• The document includes numerous DLAD (Defense Logistics Agency) procurement notes and clauses that bidders must review.

• Contractors must be registered in the SAM database.

• Specific instructions are provided for product verification testing, inspection, and acceptance.