5315 QUICK RELEASE PIN
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 Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound (FLCPS), a sub-tier of the Department of the Navy, is soliciting proposals for Brand Name Quick Release Pins manufactured by Avibank Mfg., Inc. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The pins are required as direct replacements for existing equipment on the USS HIGGINS (DDG-76). Offers are due by April 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for specific Avibank Mfg., Inc. Quick Release Pins, identified by part numbers:
- PIN, QUICK RELEASE part number BLC6BC66S (Item 0001: SINGLE ACTING, WITHOUT LANYARD, 3/8" DIA, 6.6" GRIP LENGTH, HANDLE STYLE B, CRES material, meeting AIA/NAS NASM 23460 specifications. Quantity: 4)
- PIN, QUICK RELEASE part number BLNC-8-10 (Item 0002: DETENT BALL-LOK QUICK RELEASE PIN STANDARD, NO SHOULDER, CRES material, 1/2" DIA X 1.0" GRIP LENGTH. Quantity: 1)
- PIN, QUICK RELEASE part number BLDC-4-25 (Item 0003: DETENT BALL-LOK QUICK RELEASE PIN STANDARD, SHOULDER, CRES material, 1/4" DIA X 2.5" GRIP LENGTH. Quantity: 5)
All items must be manufactured by Avibank Mfg., Inc. or supplied by authorized distributors. The justification for this brand-name requirement is due to proprietary design, specific fit and function for the USS HIGGINS, and the need for direct replacement parts.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Anticipated Award Date: May 2026
- Delivery: FOB Origin
- Applicable Clauses: DFARS 252.211-7003 (Item Identification and Valuation)
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 28, 2026, 11:00 AM
- Questions Deadline: April 28, 2026
- Evaluation Factors (in order of importance): Price (inclusive of transportation), Delivery (ability to meet or exceed stated delivery date), Technical (exceptions noted), and Past Performance. The government reserves the right to make a single award for all items.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM.gov. Authorized distributors must submit OEM documentation with their quotes.
Additional Notes
Offerors must note any exceptions to the solicitation's terms; otherwise, it will be assumed no exceptions are taken. Invoices will be submitted via WAWF, and packaging must comply with ASTM-D-3951. The Contracting Officer is Lorraine Small (Lorraine.m.small.civ@us.navy.mil).