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VALVE, REGULATING, FL

Department of Defense · Defense Logistics Agency · DLA LAND AND MARITIME
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Solicitation details

Solicitation number
CM26163006
Notice type
Sources Sought
NAICS
332912
Product service code
4810
Set-aside
Unrestricted
Posted
2026-10-19
Response deadline
Oct 29, 2026, 4:00 PM UTC
Place of performance
Columbus, OH
Contracting contact
kristina.blanton@dla.mil

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Statement of work, as posted

1. ACTION CODE: Sources Sought 2. CLASSIFICATION CODE: 48 3. PRIMARY POINT OF CONTACT: Kristina Blanton 4. PROJECT NUMBER: CM26163006 5. DESCRIPTION: VALVE, REGULATING, FL DLA Weapons Support is preparing to solicit a long-term contract for the NSN(s) listed below. AMC/AMSC (3/D). Also shown are the currently approved manufacturer(s) and associated part number(s) for the item(s). DLA Weapons Support does not have any drawings/specifications associated with the item(s). Sources interested in becoming approved sources for the NSN(s) must submit the appropriate information as outlined in DLAD 52.217-9002, Conditions for Evaluation and Acceptance of Offers for Part Numbered Items. Sources interested in offering on this solicitation should complete the attached market survey and spreadsheet and return the completed copies to Kristina Blanton at Kristina.blanton@dla.mil by 10/29/2026. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Indexes ? based on weighted average of the following index(es): PPI332912.Q.FOS (Fluid Power Valves and Hose Fittings) CLIN 0001 - (Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing) - NAICS (332912) - SB Size: 1,000 Please review the below NSN(s) and provide us with any source(s) that are able to manufacture the item(s). Please also provide the location of the manufacturer(s) (City and State OR Country if applicable). Please also provide POC(s) for any manufacturer(s) if available. We thank you in advance for your assistance. CLIN: 0001 NSN: 4810010865757 ITEM NAME: VALVE, REGULATIN, FL CAGE: 66503, 12779 DWG: 100116-003, 5902453 UM: EA EST YEARLY QTY (ADQ): 301

Contact

Point of contact
Kristie Blanton
Role
not stated on this notice — SAM publishes a role for only about 5% of them, so this may be a contract specialist rather than the contracting officer
Email
kristina.blanton@dla.mil
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