High pressure Industrial water valve spares for A1 test stand. (Valve and Actuators)

This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside under FAR 19.5 for high-pressure industrial water valve spares used on the A1 test stand at Stennis Space Center, Mississippi, specifically requiring Bray-branded valves and actuators with exact part numbers and actuator configurations as listed in the Statement of Work. The solicitation mandates that all vendors submit proof of pricing directly from the original manufacturer and confirm their formal authorization to resell the specified items, ensuring strict compliance with the brand-name requirement. Offers must include the vendor’s Cage Code and Unique Entity Identifier, the ARO delivery time or lead time—which is estimated at 36 weeks—along with any applicable shipping costs and discounts, and must adhere to FOB Destination terms with Net 30 payment terms; credit card payments are not accepted. The requirement is evaluated on a lowest price technically acceptable basis, meaning proposals must fully satisfy all technical specifications to be considered, with failure to meet any requirement resulting in disqualification. The contract incorporates multiple FAR and NASA-specific clauses, including deviations for commercial terms under FAR 52.212-4, System for Award Management Maintenance, Sustainable Products and Services, and Addressing DEI Discrimination, along with provisions related to government property, unenforceable obligations, and accelerated payments to small business subcontractors. Additional requirements include strict adherence to U.S. export control regulations such as ITAR and EAR, with the contractor bearing full responsibility for licensing, recordkeeping, and compliance when involving foreign nationals or transferring controlled technical data. Packaging and shipping must clearly mark all items with "UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT" and the contracting agency’s name, accompanied by two copies of the bill of lading containing specific customs release instructions, gross weight, estimated value, and the prime contract number. Proposals must be submitted via email to Laura Quave by the extended deadline of July 14, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. CST, and must remain valid for 30 days. All offerors must be currently registered in SAM.gov, and NASA may deny facility access to non-compliant personnel under NFS 1852.242-72. The contract also includes provisions for whistleblower rights and the handling of sensitive information, with an ombudsman available to assist offerors during both preaward and postaward phases.