HANDLE SQUARE
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 - Portsmouth is soliciting quotations for a HANDLE SQUARE (CLIN 0001: S2C10314-3EF, 304 S/S PER MIL-S-867) for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME. This is a brand-name mandatory requirement for VACCO (99517), as the parts are direct replacements for existing equipment. Responses are due by January 23, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This combined synopsis/solicitation (RFQ SPMYM326Q7009) is for the procurement of one (1) HANDLE, SQUARE, TO PRESSURIZE. The requirement specifies the part must be manufactured by VACCO (99517). Offerors are required to submit descriptive literature demonstrating how their quotation meets the required specifications. Quotations representing a different manufacturer will not be considered for award.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: None (N/A). The NAICS code is 332911 (Industrial Valve Manufacturing) with a 750-employee small business size standard.
- Response Due: January 23, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published: January 12, 2026
- Place of Performance: Kittery, ME, United States
- Payment Terms: Net 30 Days after acceptance of material. Payment via Government Commercial Purchase Card (GCPC) or Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
Evaluation & Submission
- Evaluation Criteria: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Vendor responsibility will be determined using PPIRS in accordance with FAR 9.104.
- Technical Acceptability: Failure to provide descriptive literature or complete mandatory provisions (e.g., 52.204-24, 52.204-26, 252.204-7016, 252.204-7019) may result in a technically unacceptable quotation.
- Submission Requirements:
- Complete the attached RFQ form titled "26Q7009 RFQ Required".
- Submit quotations via email to Mihaela.Zouak@dla.mil and DLA-KME-QUOTATIONS@DLA.MIL.
- Quotes must include price(s), FOB point, Cage Code, point of contact, GSA contract number (if applicable), business size under the NAICS Code, and preferred payment method.
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).
- If not the actual manufacturer, provide the Manufacturer’s Name, Location, and Business Size.
- Vendor shall list the country of origin for each line item.
- Compliance with numerous FAR, DFARS, DLAD, and Local Clauses is mandatory, including those related to telecommunications equipment, supply chain security, and NIST SP 800-171 DoD assessments.