Opportunity
DIBBS #SPE7MC-26-T-288S
DLA Solicitation for Liquid Oxygen Drain Valves with First Article Testing
Posted
September 23, 2026
Respond By
October 05, 2026
Identifier
SPE7MC-26-T-288S
NAICS
332911, 332912, 332919
This opportunity from the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime, Maritime Hardware/Electrical office seeks liquid oxygen drain valves for military applications. - Government Buyer: - Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Land and Maritime, Maritime Hardware/Electrical - Buyer: Paula Mcclary - OEMs and Vendors: - Essex Industries, Inc. (approved OEM for valve) - Products Requested: - Valve, Liquid Oxygen Drain (NSN 4820-00-796-9680) - Total quantity: 158 units - Essex Industries, Inc. part number: 20C-0021-2 - All valves must be oxygen cleaned and processed per MIL-PRF-38201D - Marking per MIL-STD-129 and packaging per MIL-STD-2073-1E - Compliance with SAE AS9100 quality management standards - First Article Test Requirement - Contractor must test 1 unit for first article approval per FAR 52.209-3 - Written notice and test report submission required within 90 days - Unique/Notable Requirements: - First article testing is mandatory before full production - Strict oxygen cleaning and military packaging/marking standards - Opportunity is set aside for Veteran-Owned Small Businesses - Technical documentation is available for the valve item - Delivery: - FOB origin to DLA distribution centers - Delivery schedule spans several months, with first article test due within 90 days - Essex Industries, Inc. is the only OEM specifically mentioned and approved for the valve.
Description
CONTRACTOR FIRST ARTIC (QTY: Qty - See Solicitation, NSN: 0001S00000053, Purchase Request: 7018272221) VALVE, LIQUID OXYGEN DR (QTY: 158, NSN: 4820-00-796-9680 Mil-Spec, Purchase Request: 7018272221) Approved Sources: - CAGE: 19062, Part No: 20C-0021-2, Company: ESSEX INDUSTRIES, INC.