ORKOT TUBE
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 - Puget Sound has issued a Solicitation (SPMYM226Q5648) for ORKOT TUBE. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of specialized tubes required for TRIDENT CLASS Submarine Steering & Diving Linkages. Proposals are due by February 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for ORKOT TUBE, specifically part number TRB-5660-035-95, with detailed specifications for rough ID, finished OD, and length. Deliverables include 6 units with an estimated delivery date of March 20, 2026, to FOB Destination BREMERTON, WA. The contract also mandates compliance with Liability Insurance, Packaging and Marking requirements (ASTM-D-3951), and a Quality Assurance inspection level of 4-7 days. Various FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Implied Firm Fixed-Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 332996, with a size standard of 550 employees.
- Place of Performance: Silverdale, WA, United States.
- NIST SP 800-171: Required for non-COTS items; offerors must identify COTS items to the contracting officer during the solicitation period.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit proposals electronically via SAM.gov and email a signed and completed solicitation with their quote to diana.baldwin@dla.mil. Key submission requirements include completing blocks 12, 17, 23, and 30 on Standard Form 1449, providing contractor information, CAGE code, POC, quote details, lead time/delivery date, manufacturer information, and checking applicable boxes for FAR clauses 52.204-24 (d)(1)/(2) and 52.209-11 (b)(1)/(2). Evaluation will consider technical acceptability, price, and past performance, utilizing the Past Performance Information Retrieval System – Statistical Reporting (PPIRS-SR).
Key Dates
- Published Date: February 24, 2026
- Proposal Due Date: February 26, 2026, 11:00 AM PST (19:00 UTC)
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates specific instructions for Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment and Unique Item Identification (UII) requirements. While a Justification for Sole Source document was posted, the active solicitation is a competitive Total Small Business Set-Aside. Vendors interested in becoming an approved source for ORKOT should contact the DLA Land and Maritime Source Approval Monitor.