J--VALVE,SOLENOID, IN REPAIR/MODIFICATION OF

The contract pertains to the procurement of six solenoid valves identified under NSN 7H-4810-012411959, referenced by TDP version 008 and in accordance with reference number 82185-1. The delivery terms specify FOB origin, with the items to be issued to Portland Valve LLC located in Warren, Massachusetts. This contract is a non-competitive sole-source action, with the government intending to negotiate exclusively with one supplier. However, the notice allows other interested parties to express interest and capability or submit quotes prior to the award date, though the government retains full discretion on whether to pursue a competitive procurement based on the responses received. The government acknowledges that it does not own the data rights for this part and has determined that acquiring these rights or reverse engineering the component would not be cost-effective. The solicitation is issued by the Navsup Weapon Systems Support Mech under the Department of Defense, based in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania. This action is classified as a presolicitation, emphasizing the intent to award without competition unless compelling reasons arise from responses. The contract’s focus is on repair or modification services related to the solenoid valve, reinforcing the need for specialized expertise and data exclusivity.