This opportunity is a fixed-price contract for the repair of a VALVE, LINEAR, DIRECT component, which must meet original manufacturer operational and functional requirements. The contractor is responsible for all inspection and testing per the original specifications, and final inspection and acceptance by the government is required for all assets. All repair work must comply with military standards, including MIL-STD-130 marking and mercury-free requirements due to submarine/surface ship use. Only authorized distributors of the original manufacturer's item will be considered for award, and proof of authorization must be submitted with the offer. The contract also includes standard government clauses for payments, stop-work, and transportation of supplies by sea.

The government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source for NSN 7H-4810-012228284, with a quantity of 15 units and delivery FOB origin. The government does not own the data or rights needed to contract repair from additional sources, and it has deemed buying the data or reverse engineering the part uneconomical. This notice is not a request for competitive proposals, but responsible sources may identify their interest and capability for consideration. The procurement will not use commercial item acquisition policies under FAR Part 12. The acquisition may be subject to Free Trade Agreements and other trade agreement provisions.