43--COUPLING
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy (NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH) has issued a Presolicitation for the procurement of 12 EA Couplings (NSN 1H-4320-007838395-X3). Delivery is required at DLA DISTRIBUTION NORFOLK VA. This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The government has determined it does not own the necessary data or rights for this part, and it is uneconomical to acquire them or reverse engineer the item. The response date for this presolicitation is July 8, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for 12 each of the specific coupling, NSN 1H-4320-007838395-X3, TDP VER 002. The items are to be delivered to SW3117, DLA DISTRIBUTION NORFOLK VA, NORFOLK, VA 23511-0001. The government explicitly states that it does not possess the data or rights needed to purchase/contract repair from additional sources, and it is uneconomical to obtain this data or reverse engineer the part.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (anticipating a future solicitation for supplies)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: July 8, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT
- Published: June 11, 2026, 7:35 AM EDT
Evaluation
Based on market research, the Government is not using the policies contained in FAR Part 12, Acquisition of Commercial Items, for its solicitation. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to satisfy the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of this notice.
Additional Notes
Information on obtaining Military and Federal Specifications and Standards, Qualified Products Lists (QPLs), and other standardized documents is provided, primarily through ASSIST-Online at http://quicksearch.dla.mil/. Documents referenced in the opportunity include "See Solicitation N0010426QBG610002", "See Solicitation N0010426QBG61", and "See Solicitation N0010426QBG610001".
Contact: JASON A. PIECHOWICZ, JASON.PIECHOWICZ@NAVY.MIL, (771)229-0054.