48--VALVE, HULL/BACKUP

The US Navy is soliciting proposals for the supply of valves, specifically NSN 7H-4820-016340212-L1, with a quantity of 8 EA. The valves are to be delivered to the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME. The Government has rights to the technical data, and the data package is complete. The proposed acquisition is 100% set aside for small business concerns. • The solicitation is for a specific type of valve, Hull/Backup. • The Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, in its solicitation for the described supplies or services. • One or more of the items under this acquisition is subject to Free Trade Agreements and the Buy American Act--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program.