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Steam Stop Valves

Waiver type - Procurement: Nonavailability

Agency: DEPT OF THE NAVY (1700) • Product Service Code (PSC) : 4820 | Last Modified: 02/13/2025

Procurement Summary

Military Sealift Command requires Steam Stop Valves. A sources sought notice was not issued on sam.gov. Known vendors who could supply these parts were previously identified during market research. A combined synopsis/solicitation was issued in accordance FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The solicitation was posted to SAM.gov as a Total Small Business set-aside. Two quotes were received from capable distributors; both quotes for the Steam Stop Valves provided valves made in China. No offer for a domestically manufactured product was received. Based on the results of the market research and the results of the posted solicitation, it is determined that an item which meets the Government’s need is not produced or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and/or reasonable available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality. A domestically manufactured items is not available to meet MSC's need. It is hereby determined, consistent with FAR 25.103(b), that these items are not domestically available.

Waiver Rationale Summary

Two quotes were received from capable distributors; both quotes for the Steam Stop Valves provided valves made in China. No offer for a domestically manufactured product was received. Based on the results of the market research and the results of the posted solicitation, it is determined that an item which meets the Government’s need is not produced or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and/or reasonable available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality. A domestically manufactured items is not available to meet MSC's need. It is hereby determined, consistent with FAR 25.103(b), that these items are not domestically available.

Did / Will the solicitation include one of the standard BAA provisions announcing the agency’s intention to provide a price preference for domestic end products and construction material?

Yes

Was a sources sought or Request for Information issued?

No

OMB Determination

Consistent with Policy

Product

VALVES, NONPOWERED

NAICS

332911 - Industrial Valve Manufacturing

Date Submitted

01/16/2025

Procurement Instrument Identifier (PIID)

N3220525Q0014

Solicitation ID

N3220525Q0014

Procurement Stage

Post-solicitation

Expected Maximum Duration of the Proposed Waiver

0 - 6 months

Waiver Coverage

Individual Waiver

Funding Agency

DEPT OF THE NAVY