The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is conducting a sources sought notice to identify interested parties capable of supplying the Valve, Selector, OXYG, with National Stock Number (NSN) 1660-01-092-5376. The DLA is particularly interested in organizations that can manufacture, inspect, test, package, and ship this item, as well as manage logistics and supply chain challenges. Currently, two approved suppliers are ESSEX INDUSTRIES INC and MISSION SYSTEMS ORCHARD PARK INC. The DLA aims to gather information to inform procurement methods, which may ultimately lead to either small business set-asides or full competition processes.
Responses to this notice are voluntary and are due by December 19, 2024. Interested vendors must submit their organization details and capability statements via email, as direct inquiries or feedback will not be provided. While no formal solicitation is currently issued, responses will be evaluated based on each party's capacity to fulfill specifications, resource management, and commitment to performance-based outcomes. The document emphasizes that the unit prices for the valves will be established upon contract award following a successful selection process.
The document pertains to a government Request for Proposal (RFP) for a quantity of 634 Selector Valves (Oxygen), with National Stock Number 1660-01-092-5376. The solicitation is categorized as other than full and open competition, indicating restrictions on bid participation. The contract award will consider price, past performance, and additional evaluation factors, with a required delivery timeframe of 614 days after receipt of order. The solicitation issue date is set for December 24, 2024. Interested bidders can access the RFP on the DIBBS website, where they can download the document in PDF format, although no paper copies will be provided. The summary encapsulates the essential details of this RFP, highlighting its competitive nature and procurement process while indicating the method for accessing the solicitation.