FLEX DUCT
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 soliciting quotes for FLEX DUCT under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This is a "Brand Name Only" solicitation for new FLEXAUST ducting, evaluated on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis. Quotes are due March 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The solicitation requests new, "Brand Name Only" FLEXAUST BLACK DUCTING WITH BLUE HELIX, specifically:
- 20 each of FLEX-TUBE TR FR 4.0 x 25 ft
- 20 each of FLEX-TUBE TR FR 6.0 x 25 ft
- 20 each of FLEX-TUBE TR FR 8.0 x 25 ft
- 20 each of FLEX-TUBE TR FR 12.0 x 25 ft All items must be new, maintaining fit, form, and function as OEM FLEXAUST products.
Contract Details
- Type: Implied Fixed-Price (based on LPTA evaluation)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (100%)
- Place of Performance: Portsmouth, VA
- Period of Performance: Required Deliver Date (RDD) is 6 weeks After Receipt of Order (ARO).
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Instructions: Email quotes to Ronald Martin (ronald.c.martin@dla.mil).
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Quotes will be assessed for technical acceptability and price reasonableness.
- Technical Acceptability: Requires a detailed (unpriced) capabilities statement, lead time per item, complete list of supplies, and manufacturer/country of origin.
- Price Reasonableness: Requires a quote breakdown and may necessitate invoices for similar parts, published price lists, or contract numbers for comparable items.
- Eligibility: Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Key Deadlines
- Proposal Due Date: March 20, 2026, 3:00 pm EST
- Required Deliver Date: 6 weeks ARO
Additional Notes
Shipping terms are FOB Destination. Payment will be processed via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) by DFAS; vendors must have a WAWF account. Applicable clauses and provisions, including Buy American and Trade Agreements, are incorporated by reference.