COUPLING, SHAFT, FLEX
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 has issued a Sources Sought notice for COUPLING, SHAFT, FLEX (NSN 3010-01-4322688). The purpose is to identify potential manufacturers for this item, which is currently sole-sourced from KOP FLEX due to its AMC/AMSC designation of "3/D". Responses are due by April 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This notice seeks to identify additional sources capable of manufacturing NSN 3010-01-4322688, COUPLING, SHAFT, FLEX. The current AMC/AMSC designation indicates that the item is procured from the actual manufacturer (KOP FLEX) and that data for competitive acquisition is not economically available, nor is it feasible for the government to reverse engineer the item at this time. The DLA is requesting information on any sources that may be able to manufacture these items.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Set-Aside: None specified (market research stage)
- Response Due: April 2, 2026, 7:00 PM EDT
- Published: April 2, 2026, 3:18 PM EDT
Response Requirements & Source Approval
Interested parties should review the NSN and provide information on any potential manufacturers directly to the Contract Specialist, Sarah Harmon (sarah.harmon@dla.mil), by the response date. Companies wishing to become an "Approved Source" must submit an application package through the DLA Land and Maritime Alternate Offer/Source Approval Request (SAR) Program. A SAR package requires technical data demonstrating the prospective contractor's ability to manufacture the product to the same or higher quality standard as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM). Further details on the SAR program are available at http://www.landandmaritime.dla.mil/programs/altofferor/.
Market Survey Form Details
An accompanying document, "Market Survey Blank Revised Form.docx," is provided to gather comprehensive information from potential suppliers. This form requests details on:
- Item Identification: NSN, Item Name, Cage(s) & P/N(s), Unit of Issue, Quantity.
- Business Information: NAICS code, business size, manufacturer/dealer status, manufacturing location.
- Item Characteristics: Inventory, quantity sensitivity, commercial item status, sales distribution.
- Compliance: Willingness to comply with FAR Part 12/15, packaging (STD-COM Pkg I/A/W ASTM D 3951), and RFID requirements.
- Contractual Preferences: Interest in Firm Fixed Price, willingness to offer, preferred delivery, F.O.B. Origin acceptance, minimum order quantities.
- Cost & Logistics: Quantity/price breaks, cost-driving factors, materials, unit size, and weight.
Completing this questionnaire is crucial for potential suppliers to demonstrate capability and interest, providing DLA with essential data for future solicitations.