Valve, Linear, Direct

DLA Weapons Support-Warren is conducting a Sources Sought/Request for Information to identify potential sources capable of supplying the Valve, Linear, Direct.

This is NOT a formal solicitation notice. This Sources Sought is for informational purposes only and is not a request for proposals.

Item Name:  Valve, Linear, Direct

National Stock Number (NSN): 4820-01-208-4595

US Government Part Number:  283281-0002

End Item:  JE: Tank, M1 Abrams Family of Vehicles (FOV)

Technical Data and Top Drawing are Source Controlled to: 

Kidde Technologies Inc. 

CAGE: 61423

Part Number:  283281-0002

FOB:  Destination

Interested companies capable of providing the Valve, Linear, Direct are requested to submit the following information:

• Company Name and Address
• Point of Contact (Name, Title, Phone Number, Email Address)
• CAGE Code:
• Business Size:
• Brief Capability Statement: Describe your company’s experience in manufacturing similar components for military applications.
• Manufacturing Capabilities: Detail your company’s manufacturing capabilities related to this item (e.g., machining, casting, assembly).
• Quality System Certification: Provide documentation demonstrating compliance with ISO 9001:2015 or equivalent.
• Lead Time: Estimated lead time for delivery of the first article and subsequent production units.
• Estimated Cost: Rough Order of Magnitude (ROM) cost estimate for a quantity of (Qty) EA.

            *Please note if there are payment discounts, quantity discounts, etc.

All responses shall be submitted electronically to Noelle Riggs, contact@example.gov, by 20 November 2026.

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT ONLY to identify sources that can provide the Valve, Linear, Direct listed above.  The information provided in the Sources Sought is subject to change and is not binding on the Government.  The Defense Logistics Agency – Land, Warren, has not made a commitment to procure any of the items discussed, and release of this Sources Sought should not be construed as such a commitment or as authorization to incur costs for which reimbursement would be required or sought.

EXPORT CONTROLLED

Joint Certification Program (EXPORT CONTROL)

You must be certified under the United States/Canada Joint Certification Program (JCP) (https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/) to be granted access to the technical data (TDP) for this solicitation, via Contract Opportunities (www.sam.gov).  To register, or to re-register, please select the DD Form 2345 link from the Joint Certification  Program (JCP) Home page (https://www.dla.mil/Logistics-Operations/Services/JCP/) and follow the instructions for completion, noting the  required documentation to submit with the form. Mail the Form 2345, along with the required documentation to  to the address is provided on form; it CANNOT be faxed or emailed.  The process should take no more than one week for you to be certified or denied for approval under the JCP.  If you encounter problems, please contact JCP at +1 (555) 000-0000 or via email at contact@example.gov or contact@example.gov.  Your firm must request access to the TDP in Contract Opportunities (www.sam.gov) in addition to submitting the above form in order to be granted access to the TDP. Once these requirements have successfully been completed, you will be granted access to the TDP.  If you do not have access to Contract Opportunities, recommend you register as soon as possible

Information for becoming an Approved Source:

Additional Information:
Source Approval Program
https://www.tacom.army.mil/cmo/sap.html

Source Approval Program – What is it?
https://www.tacom.army.mil/cmo/sap_what.html

Source Approval Request (SAR) Package Requirements
https://www.tacom.army.mil/cmo/sap_sar.html

Point of Contact:
Title: Source Approval Officer
Email: usarmy.detroit.tacom.mbx.lcmc‐market‐contact@example.gov