The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source for 6 units of NSN 1H-4820-016418324-D4, with delivery to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME. All responsible sources may submit capability statements or proposals for consideration within 45 days of the synopsis publication. The government will use responses to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. No budget amount is specified. Performance location is Kittery, Maine.

This opportunity is for the manufacture of a 1/4" Globe Needle Valve Assembly, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for a crucial shipboard system, requiring strict adherence to Navy specifications and quality systems like ISO-9001. The contractor must provide a quality system, maintain material traceability, and submit a certificate of compliance, with all waivers and deviations requiring Contracting Officer approval. Performance of services is subject to Government Quality Assurance at source, and the place of performance cannot be changed without authorization. The delivery schedule requires submission of certification data 20 days prior to delivery, with final material delivery due 210 days after contract award. No budget amount is specified.