80--PRIMER COATING - AND OTHER REPLACEMENT PARTS
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) Mechanicsburg has issued a Presolicitation for Primer Coating and other Replacement Parts (NSN 1H-8010-015687048-ST). This requirement involves items needing engineering source approval by the design control activity. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Responses are due by April 6, 2026.
Scope of Work
This presolicitation is for specialized parts, specifically Primer Coating (NSN 1H-8010-015687048-ST) and other replacement parts. The requirement mandates engineering source approval by the design control activity to maintain part quality. Existing qualified sources possess unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge, or data rights not economically available to the Government. An alternate source must qualify according to the design control activity's procedures, approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity.
An earlier Market Survey (Sources Sought) conducted by DLA Maritime Mechanicsburg (dated September 30, 2025) indicated plans for a future 5-year Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract covering various items, including the aforementioned NSN. Other items considered in that survey included:
- PRIMER COATING (NSN: 1HM 8010 015652617 ST)
- SEALER,SURFACE (NSN: 1HM 8010 015652623 ST)
- SEAM FLR HULL21 PTA (NSN: 1HM 8010 015773926 ST)
- REPR KT HULL21 PT A (NSN: 1HM 8010 015785657 ST)
- SEAM FILLER SEALANT (NSN: 1HM 8030 017032619)
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Presolicitation (preceding a potential 5-year FFP IDIQ contract)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Response Due: April 6, 2026, 04:00 AM EST
- Published: February 4, 2026, 12:31 PM EST
- Agency: DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY / SPRMM1 DLA MECHANICSBURG
Key Requirements & Information Requested (from Market Survey)
Potential suppliers for the future IDIQ contract were asked to provide information on:
- Item Availability & Commercial Status: Commercial status, COTS, modified commercial, and price lists.
- Pricing & Delivery: Quantity ranges for better pricing, normal delivery times, and inventory maintenance.
- Company Details: Employee count, parent company, and manufacturer details (if a dealer).
- Contractual Considerations: Acceptance of FOB Origin, willingness to accept option years with Economic Price Adjustment, and capability to provide cost or pricing data for contracts over $1,000,000.
- Commercial Item Evidence: For commercial items, evidence of actual sales, technological evolution, modifications, or customary combinations, along with commercial warranties, price lists, catalogs, or web links.
Additional Notes
This is a presolicitation notice. Interested parties for the specialized parts must be aware of the engineering source approval requirement. Information on obtaining Military and Federal Specifications and Standards is provided in the description. Contact Jennifer Elliott at JENNIFER.ELLIOTT@DLA.MIL for inquiries.