VALVE,SOLENOID
Overview
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NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
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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 soliciting quotes for a VALVE,SOLENOID (PSC 4810 - Valves, Powered). This solicitation requires adherence to specific technical, quality, and packaging standards, including mercury-free requirements for submarine/surface ship use. Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Quotes are due by September 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the manufacture and supply of a VALVE,SOLENOID conforming to specific CAGE codes and reference numbers (e.g., 81412, 29-00485; 04577, 3547-0001-3). Key technical requirements include:
- Cleaning: Oxygen/Nitrogen Cleaning per MIL-STD-1330.
- Marking: Physical identification per MIL-STD-130, REV N.
- Mercury-Free: Material must be free from metallic mercury contamination for submarine/surface ship applications. Written approval is required if mercury is a functional part.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor is responsible for all inspection requirements and compliance, maintaining records for 365 days.
- Packaging: In accordance with MIL-STD 2073.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None
- Response Due: September 8, 2026, 8:30 PM UTC
- Published: March 19, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, as per DFARS 215.101-2-70(a)(1)(i).
Additional Notes
- OEM Requirement: Offerors not the manufacturer must provide the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) CAGE code and part number.
- Drawings/Technical Data: Not available for this item.
- Electronic Submittal: Invoice and Receiving Report (COMBO) must be submitted electronically through PIEE-WAWF.
- Production Facility Changes: Prohibited without Contracting Officer approval, subject to specific conditions and a $250 administrative fee.
- Distributor Requirement: Only authorized distributors of the OEM item will be considered; proof on company letterhead is required.
- Quantity Breaks: Offerors must provide quantity breaks with their quotes.