VALVE, LINEAR, DIRECT

This contract involves the procurement of a linear, direct valve identified by NSN 4810-01-706-2567, intended for use by the Arleigh Burke class DDG ships under the WSDC program. The acquisition is structured as a firm-fixed-price Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC) with a potential total value not exceeding $331.2 million, covering a base period of three years with five additional one-year options, potentially extending the contract up to eight years. The scope is limited to supplies for DLA stock support within the continental United States, with the contract managed by DLA Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio. The procurement emphasizes approved sources, specifically Marotta Controls Inc., and is conducted under the authority of 10 USC 3204(a)(1), indicating restrictions to qualified vendors due to limited technical data availability. The solicitation, set to be posted on the DIBBS website around December 30, 2024, invites responsible suppliers to submit proposals electronically, with the preferred method being through the DIBBS portal. The final award will consider price, delivery, past performance, and small business participation, with the government reserving the right to evaluate offers based on these combined factors. The contract requires FOB origin shipping and specifies inspection and acceptance points as detailed in the solicitation. Proposals must be submitted in English and in U.S. dollars, with a response deadline of February 1, 2025. The procurement process is open to all qualified sources, and no technical data, plans, or drawings are available for review.