Acoustic De-couplers
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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 DLA MARITIME - PORTSMOUTH is issuing a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for Acoustic De-couplers (baffles) for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. This requirement is Sole Source to Northrop Grumman (31442), as these are direct replacement parts for existing equipment, and "Equal To" submittals will not be considered. Responses are requested from qualified sources capable of providing these specific parts. Quotes are due by May 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The procurement is for specific baffle parts, identified as R1003 ACOUSTIC DECOUPLER, MODIFIED TYPE G0I PC-71 (Part# 1G07217G01, QTY 4 EA), G08 PC-78 (Part# 1G07217G08, QTY 3 EA), and G14 PC-84 (Part# 1G07217G14, QTY 2 EA). Vendors must list the country of origin for each line item. If the vendor is not the actual manufacturer, the manufacturer's name, location, and business size must be provided.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items (FAR Part 12 and Simplified Acquisition Procedures FAR Part 13).
- Product Service Code (PSC): 5845 (Underwater Sound Equipment)
- NAICS Code: 334290 (Small Business Standard: 800 employees)
- Set-Aside: Sole Source to Northrop Grumman.
- Response Due: May 14, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
- Published: May 8, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Kittery, ME 03904, United States.
Evaluation
Award will be based on the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria. Vendor responsibility will be screened in accordance with FAR 9.104, utilizing PPIRS.
Submission Instructions
Offerors must submit quotes via email to robert.dowdle@dla.mil and DLA-KME-QUOTATIONS@DLA.MIL. Quotes must include price(s), FOB point, Cage Code, a point of contact (name and phone number), GSA contract number (if applicable), business size under the NAICS Code, and preferred payment method (Government Commercial Purchase Card or Wide Area Workflow). Offerors must also complete and include provisions 52.204-24, 52.204-26, 252.204-7016, and 252.204-7019 with their offer. Each response must clearly indicate the quoter's capability to meet all specifications and requirements.
Additional Notes
Quoters must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Payment terms are Net 30 Days AFTER acceptance of material. The solicitation includes various FAR, DFARS, DLAD, and local clauses that bidders must review for compliance.