48--STEM,FLUID VALVE

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW:
The Department of Defense, specifically the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Columbus, is seeking to procure fluid valves as part of their ongoing supply chain needs. The core objective is to ensure the availability of high-quality fluid valves that meet military specifications and operational requirements. This procurement is essential for supporting various defense operations and maintaining equipment functionality.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION:
The issuing organization is the Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency, DLA Maritime Columbus, located in Columbus, Ohio, USA. For inquiries regarding the solicitation, bidders should contact the buyer listed in block 5 of the solicitation document. If the contact information is not accessible, bidders can reach out via email at [email protected].

KEY DATES:

• Posted Date: August 6, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: August 17, 2026
• Anticipated Award Date: Not specified
• Performance Period: Not specified

CONTRACT DETAILS:
The contract type is not explicitly mentioned in the provided information. However, bidders should prepare for various potential contract structures typical in government procurements. The estimated contract value or budget range is also not provided, nor are any option years mentioned.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
To be considered eligible, bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Certifications and Registrations: Registration in SAM.gov is required.
• Security Clearances: Not specified, but bidders should be prepared for potential security requirements typical in defense contracts.
• Set-aside Restrictions: Not specified, but bidders should verify if there are any small business or other set-aside restrictions applicable.
• Geographic Restrictions: Not specified; bidders should confirm if there are any place-of-performance requirements.
• Experience Requirements: Minimum years of experience or past performance requirements are not detailed.
• Bonding or Insurance Requirements: Not specified.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
While specific technical skills and technologies are not detailed, bidders should possess expertise in manufacturing or supplying fluid valves that comply with military standards and specifications.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Key deliverables and performance standards are not explicitly outlined in the provided information. Bidders should be prepared to adhere to standard government procurement performance metrics and reporting requirements.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:
The evaluation criteria for proposals are not detailed in the information provided. Bidders should anticipate that proposals will be evaluated based on factors such as technical approach, past performance, and price, with a focus on best-value or lowest-price technically acceptable methodologies.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
While not mandatory, preferred qualifications that could enhance a bidder's competitiveness may include:

• Relevant certifications beyond SAM.gov, such as ISO or CMMI.
• Experience in similar defense contracts or projects.
• Advanced technical capabilities in fluid valve technology or related fields.

Bidders are encouraged to carefully review the solicitation document for any additional details and requirements that may not have been captured in this summary.