Level 1 Tube Connectors
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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 is soliciting quotations for Level 1 Tube Connectors for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME. This is a Firm Fixed-Price requirement for "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" with stringent technical and quality assurance standards. Quotations are due February 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Level 1 Tube Connectors, specifically a TUBE CONNECTOR (NIIN: PNTDP0162) in accordance with Honeywell International Inc. drawing 3799950, Find No. 33, with specified modifications. These are critical components for shipboard systems. Key technical requirements include:
- Material specifications: SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763, class 302 or 304, with required chemical and mechanical analysis.
- Specific testing, including Intergranular Corrosion Test for SAE-AMS-QQ-S-763 materials.
- Welding and allied processes must be performed by qualified personnel.
- No mercury or mercury-containing compounds.
- A Certificate of Compliance is mandatory.
Contract Details & Requirements
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Delivery Date: April 30, 2026.
- Set-Aside: This is not a Small Business Set-Aside.
- Quality Assurance: Both the manufacturer and prime vendor (if different) must possess an ISO 9001 certificate and a QA Manual (dated/reviewed within the last 3 years), and have completed a site visit. Government Quality Assurance will be performed at the source.
- Data Deliverables (CDRLs): Extensive Contract Data Requirements Lists (Exhibits A and B) specify submission of:
- Inspection and Test Plans (DI-QCIC-81110).
- Certification Data for Special Emphasis Material (DI-MISC-81020).
- Certification/Data Reports (DI-MISC-80678), including for Intergranular Corrosion Tests. All data items require submission to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to shipment.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotations Due: February 18, 2026, at 5:00 PM EST.
- Submission Method: Email quotations to robert.dowdle@dla.mil and DLA-KME-QUOTATIONS@DLA.MIL.
- Required Information: Quotations must include price(s), FOB point, Cage Code, a point of contact (name and phone), GSA contract number (if applicable), business size under the NAICS Code, and preferred payment method (GCPC or WAWF).
- Payment Terms: Net 30 Days AFTER acceptance of material.
- Evaluation: Responses must clearly indicate the quoter's capability to meet all specifications and requirements. Evaluation factors are referenced in Section M of the solicitation.