FME Cover, Aluminum, with Bolt Holes
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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 - Portsmouth has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (SPMYM326Q4042) for FME Covers, Aluminum, with Bolt Holes. This requirement is a 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks proposals for 20 units of these specialized covers for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME. The solicitation closes on April 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the supply of FME Covers, Aluminum, with Bolt Holes (Stock Number: 4730-LL-DMX-6103). These covers serve as "dust covers" to maintain the cleanliness of non-nuclear steam plant components and piping. Key specifications include:
- Material: Aluminum, AL 5050, H32 Temper, AMS-QQ-250/8.
- Thickness: 0.102".
- Features: 4 bolt holes, manufactured per associated sketch (PNS FME Cover Catalog).
- Quantity: 20 units (2 packages, as 1 PG = 10 EA).
- Mercury Control (Supplies) and commercially packaged preservation/packing are required.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (FAR Part 12 & 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures).
- Set-Aside: 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside.
- Product Service Code (PSC): 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings).
- NAICS Code: 332919 (Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing) with a size standard of 750 employees.
- Delivery Point: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Receiving Officer, Bldg 170, 2nd Floor, Code KMC, Kittery, ME 03904.
- Payment Terms: Net 30 Days AFTER inspection and acceptance of material. Payment via Government Purchase Card (GPC) or Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
Submission & Evaluation
- Quote Due Date: April 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to gary.1.chandler@dla.mil and DLA-KME-QUOTATIONS@DLA.MIL.
- Required Information: Quotes must include price(s) (FOB Destination with freight costs included), point of contact, GSA contract number (if applicable), business size, and payment preference.
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). The award will be "All or None." A reverse auction may be held. If no offers meet the Government's Required Delivery Date, award may proceed to the LPTA offeror based on the soonest delivery.
- Mandatory Forms/Representations: Offerors must complete and include provisions 52.204-24, 52.204-26, 252.204-7016, and 252.204-7019. Small business joint ventures must submit specific representations. A completed copy of FAR 52.212-3 and its ALT I is required if not updated in SAM.
- Security Requirements: To receive the referenced drawing, bidders must submit their company’s approved DD2345 form and a completed security agreement for the protection of Naval Nuclear Propulsion Information (NNPI). This agreement outlines strict handling, storage, and return requirements for sensitive documents.
Eligibility & Notes
- Quoters must be registered and active in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov) database.
- If not the manufacturer, the manufacturer's name, location, and business size must be provided.
- This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2026-01 and DFARS Change Notice 20251110. Contractors are responsible for familiarity with applicable clauses.