BELLOWS ASSEMBLY

The solicitation for the Bellows Assembly, identified by SPMYM126Q4077, is a combined synopsis and solicitation issued under Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR Part 13 by DLA Maritime – Norfolk, part of the Department of Defense, with the place of performance located in Portsmouth, Virginia. The requirement is for one new Bellows Assembly, part number DN60-1.5-H-35-1 from Dante Valve Manufacturer, with no refurbished or used items permitted. The procurement is structured as a small business set-aside under NAICS code 336413 and will be awarded using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) methodology, where technical acceptability and price are the primary evaluation factors, substantially outweighing supplier performance. All offerors must be currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) with an active Unique Entity Identifier and CAGE Code, and must have completed the required FAR 52.212-3 representations and certifications within the past 12 months. Technical submissions must include a detailed capabilities statement covering lead times, specifications for any name-brand materials, a complete list of supplied items per the statement of work, the manufacturer’s name, and country of origin. Pricing must be submitted as a separate document, demonstrating reasonableness through invoices, catalogs, or prior government contract data, and quotes must remain valid for at least 30 days. The contract incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, including mandatory provisions related to ethics, whistleblower protections, anti-trafficking, Buy American restrictions, and Defense Priorities and Allocations System compliance due to the national defense nature of the order. The contractor is required to flow down key clauses such as ethics, whistleblower rights, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. All deliveries are subject to FOB Destination terms, with the ship-to code N42158, and performance must be tracked through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using designated document types and routing data. Invoicing must follow strict WAWF protocols, containing detailed line-item data, shipping information, and payment instructions, with the government retaining the right to inspect and accept items at the source or destination. Supply chain traceability is critical, mandating documentation of every intermediary from the approved manufacturer through to government acceptance. Offerors must respond by email to Monica Wood by 8:00 AM EST on May 28, 2026, with proposals in Word