Propeller Gland Ring
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 (SPMYM226Q5610) for Propeller Gland Rings. This is a Small Business Set-Aside opportunity to procure three (3) NI-AL Bronze Gland Rings, with detailed engineering specifications provided. Proposals are due by March 24, 2026, at 08:00 AM.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the procurement of three (3) NI-AL Bronze Gland Rings, identified as Item 4, conforming to MIL-B-24480 material specifications. Detailed engineering drawings (document 52931000 DRAWING.pdf) outline precise dimensions, tolerances, and material requirements, including an outer diameter of 33.250, inner diameter of 30.16, and specific hole configurations. Delivery is required by March 31, 2026, to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, WA.
Contract Details
This is a Firm Fixed Price contract. Payment will be processed via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF), and delivery terms are FOB Destination. An estimated contract period ending November 2025 is noted, though delivery is specified for March 2026. Contractors are required to implement NIST SP 800-171, unless items are deemed Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) and identified as such to the contracting officer. Inspection level is QA 4 - 7 days.
Submission & Evaluation
Offers are due by March 24, 2026, at 08:00 AM. Submissions must include a signed and completed solicitation, provided electronically via SAM.gov or emailed to sharla.Erdmann@dla.mil. Bidders must provide contractor information (CAGE code, POC), their quote, manufacturer details (name, address, country of manufacturing), and lead time/delivery date. Specific clauses (52.204-24, 52.209-11) must be addressed. Evaluation will consider technical acceptability, price, and past performance, with the award going to the most advantageous offer to the Government.
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside. The applicable North American Industry Classification Standard (NAICS) code is 339991 (Packing And Gasket Materials), with a size standard of 600 employees.
Additional Notes
Contractors will require a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential for base access, and all deliveries must pass through the base Truck Inspection Station. The solicitation includes specific clauses regarding supply chain traceability, vendor shipment module, liability insurance, packaging, marking, inspection, and acceptance. The primary point of contact is Sharla Erdmann at sharla.erdmann@dla.mil.