48--VALVE ASSEMBLY - AND SIMILAR REPLACEMENT PARTS

The contract involves the procurement of 31 valve assemblies or similar replacement parts, identified by NSN 7H-4820-017185495, TDP version 001, with reference number V1E10601-02. The delivery location is W25G1U, W1A8 DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania. The government has determined that it does not hold the data rights necessary to purchase or repair this part from other sources, making it uneconomical to acquire the data or reverse engineer the component. Consequently, the contract will be negotiated solely with a single source under FAR 6.302-1, although responsible sources are encouraged to express their interest and capability within 45 days of the notice, or 30 days if an existing Basic Ordering Agreement is in place. The solicitation is not open to competitive proposals, but the government may consider responses for future competitive actions. This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5, with the Department of Defense’s Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support Office managing the process from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. The contract may include clauses related to trade agreements, such as the Buy American Act and Free Trade Agreements, depending on the specific items involved. Interested parties are invited to contact Lamar R. Crummel via email or phone for further information, with the response deadline set for October 29, 2024. The procurement emphasizes compliance with applicable trade laws and the government’s intent to limit competition based on data rights and market research findings.