SAFETY RELIEF VALVE used on the C-130 Hercules Aircraft

This pre-solicitation notice, issued under solicitation number SPE4A714R2392, announces a federal requirement for safety relief valves used on the C-130 Hercules aircraft. The procurement, identified by National Stock Number 4820-00-055-6778 and Part Number 6842844, is classified under NAICS 332911 for Industrial Valve Manufacturing and PSC 48. The contracting activity intends to award an Indefinite Quantity Contract for a base year with a guaranteed quantity of 18 units and an estimated annual demand of 80 units. Established sources of supply include Rolls Royce (CAGE 63005), Birken Industries (CAGE 31340), Essex Industries (CAGE 55469), and Dyna-Empire (CAGE 90827).

The safety relief valve is designated as a critical item subject to configuration control, though it is not classified as a critical safety item. This solicitation is part of the First Destination Transportation program, and evaluations will incorporate the Past Performance Information Retrieval System. Deliveries are required 245 days after receipt of order. The performance location is Richmond, Virginia, and the solicitation is designated as an SBA Small Business Administration set-aside.

The solicitation is scheduled for release on June 16, 2014, with a response deadline of July 15, 2014. All documentation will be provided electronically via the DLA Internet Bid Board System, and paper copies will not be distributed. The primary point of contact for this requirement is Lynn S. Dodds. No attachments were included with this pre-solicitation notice at the time of publication.