Brand Name Mandatory Panduit Seals
Overview
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PSC
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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
DLA Maritime - Portsmouth has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation for the procurement of 26,000 stainless steel seals for use at the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME. This requirement is Brand Name Mandatory for Panduit products. Quotations are due by February 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide 26,000 units of SEAL, STAINLESS 5/8 INCH (Stock Number: 5330-LL-D00-0290).
- Mandatory Brand: Panduit (Part Number: NCMSCD20BW63-C4).
- Specifications: AISI 304 nylon-coated stainless steel with U/W strapping, per drawing 7016612.
- Compliance: Must adhere to PNS Standard Clause C500 (Mercury Exclusion) and standard commercial packaging practices.
- Security: Bidders requiring access to sensitive drawings or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI) must complete a Security Agreement and provide a valid DD Form 2345.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Simplified Acquisition Procedures per FAR 13).
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Response Due: February 10, 2026.
- Delivery: FOB Destination to Kittery, ME. Vendors must meet or exceed the Government’s Required Delivery Date (RDD).
Evaluation
Award will be made to the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror. Technical acceptability is based on strictly meeting the brand name and part number specifications. Vendor responsibility will be verified via the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS).
Additional Notes
Quotes must be submitted via email to Thomas.AppleJr@dla.mil and DLA-KME-QUOTATIONS@DLA.MIL. Submissions must include price, CAGE code, business size, and completed representations for telecommunications and cybersecurity clauses (FAR 52.204-24, 52.204-26, and DFARS 252.204-7016/7019).