VALVE, MANUAL BLEED

The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Weapons Support‑Richmond is conducting market research for the manufacture of a Manual Bleed Valve (NSN 1270‑00‑561‑0060, P/N 91816). The agency seeks capable vendors who can provide full‑scale production—including labor, materials, tooling, inspection, testing, packaging, and shipping—as well as supply‑chain management, logistics planning, and long‑lead‑time procurement. Responses are voluntary and will be used to determine whether the future requirement will be set‑aside for small businesses or competed openly. No formal solicitation exists yet; interested parties must submit a capability statement and company information by the deadline. • Required product: Manual Bleed Valve, NSN 1270‑00‑561‑0060 (P/N 91816). • Scope: Full manufacture, inspection, testing, preservation, packaging, and delivery of the valve. • Additional responsibilities may include logistics, forecasting, and managing long‑lead‑time parts. • No technical orders or qualification documents are currently available. • Submission deadline: 2 Oct 2026 (email to [email protected]). • This is a Sources‑Sought/Information‑Only notice; no contract award or price is set at this stage. • Potential for future contract award under a performance‑based service acquisition.