This is a procurement for the TRIPER Program, involving the manufacture and delivery of a "Complete 3 Inch Firing Valve" and related components for a crucial Navy shipboard system, designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material. The final delivery of material is required within 450 days, with certification data (CDRLs) due 20 days prior to that delivery. The contract is a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) type and is a rated order for national defense. Performance requires strict adherence to a large set of technical specifications, drawings, and quality assurance procedures, including specific welding, testing, and certification mandates.

This is a proposed non-competitive contract for two Level 1 items to be delivered to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME. The government intends to negotiate with only one source, and the item will be acquired from approved sources only, requiring an inspection system conforming to MIL-I-45208A. All responsible sources may submit capability statements, and proposals received within 45 days of the synopsis publication will be considered. Interested parties may also identify their capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice. The acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements and the World Trade Organization Government Procurement Agreement.