Valve, Globe. LTC Market Research CM22357001

This is not a solicitation announcement. The purpose of the sources sought synopsis is to gain knowledge of possible manufacturing sources for the NSN item(s) listed below, other than the currently approved source(s). Additional possible manufacturing sources are being sought. At this time, the only approved source(s) of manufacture for the item(s) is/are listed at the end of this description.

The items are procured in accordance with the manufacturer(s) CAGE code(s) and Part Number(s) under the authority of 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1). Specifications, plans or drawings are not available. At this time, the Agency has no data, or inadequate data, available for evaluating the acceptability of alternate products.

Therefore, a source wishing to submit an alternate product for approval will not only need to submit copies of all drawings, specifications, or other data necessary to clearly describe the characteristics and features of the alternate product being offered; but must also furnish drawings and other data covering the design, materials, etc., of the exact product currently approved, sufficient to establish that the alternate product seeking approval is equal to the current approved product.

Data submitted shall cover design, materials, performance, function, interchangeability, inspection and/or testing criteria, and other characteristics of the offered product. Refer to DLAD 52.217-9002 for further details. Please provide the name, location, and points of contact for any sources that are able to manufacture one or more of the items listed below and are interested in submitting data for the approval process. Please provide the information to the Primary Point of Contact listed.

NSN ITEM NAME CAGE CAGE NAME PART_NUMBER 4820012181904 VALVE,GLOBE 0ASY6 DERBYSHIRE MARINE PRODUCTS, LLC M4382-2938 4820012181904 VALVE,GLOBE 99447 COOPER INTERCONNECT, INC. 1106-320 A market survey to obtain information from potential suppliers of the item(s) for possible placement on a long term contract is also attached. All information may be submitted directly to the Acquisition Specialist at Tracy.Roberts@dla.mil. This information must be provided by the response date of this synopsis. Thank you in advance for your assistance.