48 -- D-3 Valve

The Government plans to award a single source contract to Cla-Val Company of Costa Mesa, California, leveraging FAR 6.302-1 authority due to Cla-Val being the sole manufacturer and distributor of the D-3 inlet valve and nozzle required for this procurement. These items are uniquely qualified, as the D-3 swivel inlet valve and nozzle are the only products approved by the Air Force Petroleum Office. The contract includes two specific line items: the complete D-3 swivel inlet valve, part number 205-489-03C, and the D-3 nozzle, part number 205-195-01K. This acquisition is intended for a small business, reflecting both the unique source requirement and the specialized nature of these components. All inquiries or responses regarding this contract must be directed in writing by 4:00 p.m. Pacific Daylight Time on September 28, 2006, to TSgt Matthew Hughes, the Contract Specialist, via email or fax with contact information provided. The contracting officer is Randi Williams, who is also available for questions. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 332919 and is managed by the Department of Defense office located at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada. This procurement does not solicit competitive proposals due to the single-source justification, streamlining the award process to Cla-Val, the only supplier meeting the agency’s requirements.