SAFETY RELIEF VALVE used on the C-130 Hercules Aircraft

This pre-solicitation notice, issued under solicitation number SPE4A714R2392, identifies a requirement for safety relief valves utilized on the C-130 Hercules aircraft. The procurement, categorized under NAICS 332911 for Industrial Valve Manufacturing and PSC 48, is designated as an SBA Small Business Administration set-aside. Managed out of Richmond, Virginia, the solicitation seeks to establish an Indefinite Quantity Contract for National Stock Number 4820-00-055-6778 and part number 6842844. Recognized sources of supply include Rolls Royce, Birken Industries, Essex Industries, and Dyna-Empire.

The resulting contract includes a guaranteed quantity of 18 units for the base year, with an estimated annual demand of 80 units. Delivery is required within 245 days after receipt of order. While the valve is classified as a critical item, it is not designated as a critical safety item; however, configuration control requirements apply. This procurement is part of the First Destination Transportation program, and evaluations will incorporate Past Performance Information Retrieval System data.

The solicitation is scheduled for release on June 16, 2014, with a final response deadline of July 15, 2014. All submissions and inquiries are directed to the point of contact, Lynn S. Dodds. The acquisition process is conducted electronically, and no paper copies of the solicitation will be provided to requestors.