Valve, Lift-Check

The Defense Logistics Agency is seeking to procure lift-check valves under National Stock Number 4820-01-127-7224. This acquisition is categorized under NAICS code 332911 for Industrial Valve Manufacturing and PSC code 48. The proposed procurement is an unrestricted solicitation, and the small business size standard is 500 employees. The anticipated award is an indefinite quantity contract with a total performance period not to exceed three years, including options to extend the basic year at the government's discretion.

All responsible approved sources may submit an offer or quote for consideration by the response deadline of January 24, 2014. The items, which are not classified as critical safety items, will be shipped to various locations on an as-needed basis within established minimum and maximum quantity limits. Specifications, plans, and drawings are not available for this requirement. The solicitation is expected to open on or about January 27, 2014, through the DLA Internet Bid Board System.

The final award decision will be based on a combination of factors including price, delivery, past performance, socioeconomic support, and Ability One status as detailed in the solicitation. Although price is a significant evaluation factor, the government will consider these additional elements during the selection process. This pre-solicitation notice, identified by solicitation number SPE7LX14R0059, was published on January 8, 2014, with Pamela R. Baker serving as the point of contact.