The Navy lacks the technical data to produce this item, and the spares are determined sole source, with only sources approved by the in-service engineering activity eligible. Interested companies must be certified as a Depot Overhaul Point or submit a Source Approval Request–Maritime for NAVSEA technical review, which can be lengthy. Offers for remanufactured, surplus, or repaired items will be considered nonresponsive. The proposed sole-source acquisition includes an option for increased quantity and will use FAR 6.302-1; it is not using FAR Part 12 commercial-item procedures, and award requires qualification at time of award. The item is a linear direct valve, quantity 1, delivered to DLA Distribution New Cumberland, PA.

This is a repair solicitation for a VALVE, LINEAR, DIRECT item, with work performed in accordance with the original manufacturer's repair standards and procedures. The resultant award will be a bilateral contract under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement, with all freight on an FOB Origin basis and Government Source Inspection required. Offerors must submit a quote amount, a Repair Turnaround Time (RTAT) in days measured from asset receipt to government acceptance, and an informal cost breakdown if applicable. Only authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item will be considered for award, and proof of authorization must accompany the offer. All repair work must comply with specified inspection, testing, packaging, and marking requirements, including MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-2073.