ELBOW
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) Maritime - Norfolk is seeking quotes for ELBOWs through a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items, utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The primary requirement is for specific copper-nickel alloy elbows for the NNSY - Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA. Quotes are due by March 12, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for the provision of ELBOWs, specifically a 24-inch, 90-degree, short radius, butt-weld, Class 50 elbow, conforming to MIL-C-15726F(1) 90/10, CUNI, with a minimum wall thickness of 0.180 inches. All items must be new; refurbished or used items will not be accepted. The material must meet MIL-C-15723F – COPPER-NICKEL ALLOY specifications, specifically Alloy C70600, Temper M20-Hard.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for commercial items (FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures).
- Period of Performance: Required Deliver Date (RDD) is 14 DAYS ARO (After Receipt of Order).
- Shipping Terms: FOB Destination.
- Place of Performance: Portsmouth, VA 23709, United States.
Set-Aside & Eligibility
- This solicitation is a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Submission & Evaluation
- Proposal Submission: Quotes must be emailed to MONICA.RICHARDSON@DLA.MIL.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made based on Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA).
- Technical Acceptability: Vendors must provide a detailed (unpriced) capabilities statement including lead time, specifications (if quoting alternate material), a list of supplies, and manufacturer/country of origin.
- Price Reasonableness: Quotes must break down pricing. The agency may request invoices, price lists, or contract numbers for similar items.
- Quote Format: Submit in Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheet, or Adobe PDF. Include prices, point of contact, business size, CAGE code, and payment terms.
Key Deadlines
- Questions Due: March 11, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.
- Quotes Due: March 12, 2026, 3:00 PM EST.
Additional Notes
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