4730-01-399-0241 COUPLING HALF, QUICK DISCONNECT
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify qualified vendors capable of manufacturing Coupling Half, Quick Disconnect (NSN 4730-01-399-0241). This effort aims to gather information for a potential Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC). Responses are due by May 11, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This is a market research effort, not a request for quote or proposal, to identify potential sources for the manufacturing of Coupling Half, Quick Disconnect, in accordance with BASIC DRAWING NR 19207 12342947 REVISION NR E DTD 04/27/2015. The DLA seeks to understand industry capabilities and gather data to generate a realistic solicitation for a future IDC, intended for items with recurring demands.
Information Requested
Vendors are asked to complete a market survey questionnaire and a Long Term Contract (LTC) Market Research spreadsheet. Key information requested includes:
- Company Information: Name, CAGE code, contact details, status (manufacturer/dealer), business size, and socio-economic group.
- Commercial Item Determination: Details on commercial sales, use, availability of catalogs/price lists, and production line commonality.
- Cost/Pricing Data: Information regarding requirements for certified cost or pricing data.
- IDC Interest: Interest in an IDC, preferred base period (3 years requested), and number of option periods.
- Delivery Capabilities: Maximum deliverable quantity, minimum delivery order quantity, and best delivery time.
- Pricing: Impact of guaranteed minimum percentage on pricing and quantity/price breaks.
- NSN-specific data: National Stock Number, Nomenclature, Part/Drawing Number, Estimated Annual Demand Quantity (ADQ), and contractor fill-in details.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research for a potential Indefinite Delivery Contract (IDC).
- Set-Aside: None specified.
- Response Due: May 11, 2026, by 5:00 PM ET.
- Published: May 4, 2026.
Additional Notes
This RFI is for market research purposes only; responses are not considered offers and cannot form a binding contract. The government will not reimburse respondents for submission costs. Drawings and specifications are available via cFolders at https://pcf1x.bsm.dla.mil/cfolders/ by querying for CM26036005 in the Solicitation field. All requested information should be submitted to David Hartrum at david.hartrum@dla.mil or by phone at 614-693-9938.