48 - VALVE, REGULATING, FL

The contract awarded under solicitation SPE7M426C0011 is for the procurement of up to 104 regulating valves for fluid systems, identified by NSN 4820-015092921, to support NIMITZ CLASS CVN weapon systems. The acquisition is justified as a sole-source award under FAR 6.302-1 due to technical data limitations, as indicated by AMSC Code D, which establishes that suitable competitive alternatives are not available, economically obtainable, or adequately specifiable. The award is restricted to Trac Regulator Co., Inc. (CAGE 55378), the sole manufacturer capable of providing form, fit, and functionally interchangeable components, with Pioneer Industries (CAGE 66200) listed as an approved dealer source. The contract is structured as a firm-fixed price arrangement, with no monetary values disclosed in the documentation, though price analysis was conducted to support the justification. The place of performance is Columbus, Ohio, where the contracting activity—DLA Weapons Support under DLA Land and Maritime—is located, and acceptance of the valves will be determined by the government based on compatibility with existing naval systems without specification of formal inspection criteria or referenced military standards. Special provisions include DLAD Procurement Note L04, which permits offerors to submit alternate products for evaluation in future procurements, intentionally fostering competition beyond the current sole-source award. A technical certification, verified and dated November 3, 2025, by a Product Specialist, affirms the uniqueness of the component and the validity of the source restriction, satisfying statutory requirements under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and DFARS PGI 217.7506. While the contract includes an option for additional quantities up to 104 units, specific terms such as option period and pricing are not detailed. No packaging, marking, invoicing, payment, or accounting data is provided, and no COR, COTR, or PCO contact information is available beyond system-generated digital signatures. The acquisition process involved market research and a public notice on SAM.gov, and the contracting officer certified compliance with all applicable regulations, with prior acquisitions below the simplified acquisition threshold further supporting the lack of prior full and open competition. No socioeconomic goals, security clearances, OCI clauses, or key personnel requirements are applicable to this award.