SAM #N004626Q0307

Procurement of Proprietary Valves for U.S. Navy Life Rafts (MK-7 and MK-8) Sole Sourced to RFD Beaufort Inc.

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, part of the U.S. Navy, is seeking to procure specialized valves for MK-7 and MK-8 inflatable life rafts. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Navy, NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, PUGET SOUND (FISCPS) - OEM Highlight: - RFD Beaufort Inc. (sole source, proprietary designs and specifications) - Vendors Mentioned: - RFD Beaufort Inc. - Products Requested: - 80 Topping Off Valve Assemblies (MFR P/N 06796010) - Includes topping-off valve insert, valve body, and rubber cap - For MK-7 and MK-8 inflatable life rafts - 80 Pressure Relief Valves (MFR P/N 06794009) - Opens at 3.3 PSI (+/-0.3 PSI), closes at 2.8 PSI (-0.0, +0.3 PSI) - For MK-7 and MK-8 inflatable life rafts - Unique Requirements: - Sole source procurement due to proprietary engineering drawings and specifications - No authorized alternative items or suppliers - Valves must meet specific technical manuals and inspection procedures (S9008-AA-PRO-010 Rev. 2) - Delivery to SRF and JRMC Yokosuka, Japan - Detailed packaging, marking, and inspection requirements - Evaluation Criteria: - Technical factors, delivery date, price, and past performance

Description

Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound (FLCPS) intends to solicit for Top-Off Valves and Relief Valves for U.S. Navy Life Rafts MK-7 & MK-8

This requirement is sole sourced to RFD BEAUFORT INC. due to RFD Beaufort controls and owns the design, characteristics and production of the item by means of its engineering drawing, specifications, and inspection requirements. The required part numbers is intellectual property and proprietary to RFD Beaufort Inc.. There are no other companies that supply the

authorized alternative item. Interested companies may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement, which will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.  

The Government will evaluate the offeror’s price for reasonableness and past performance as part of the responsibility determination in accordance with RFO 12.203.

All responsible sources may submit a quotation, bid, or proposal, as appropriate, which will be considered by the agency.

Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with RFO 12.203, the Government will select the most advantageous offer based on the following evaluation factors: technical including delivery date, price, and past performance in no order of relative importance. 

Anticipated Award Date: JULY  2026

Contracting Officer: Wilfredo Gervacio, Email: Wilfredo.j.gervacio.civ@us.navy.mil

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