RETAINER, SEAL : 5330
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) Land and Maritime has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition of RETAINER, SEAL (NSN: 5330-01-645-0443). This notice explains the intent to restrict the acquisition to MIDE TECHNOLOGY CORP (CAGE: 0ZEU0), citing their unique design capability and manufacturing knowledge as the only known approved source.
Scope of Requirement
The requirement is for RETAINER, SEAL (NSN/P/N: 5330-01-645-0443), which must be form, fit, and functionally interchangeable with parts used on the LDP-17 AMPHIBIOUS TRANSP. The quantity required is 10 EA with a 100% option.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed Price
- Fixed Quantity: 10 EA + 100% Option
- Estimated Value: Over $750,000 up to $15,000,000 (specific values redacted)
Justification for Sole Source
This acquisition is justified under FAR 6.302-1 (One or Limited Number of Responsible Sources). The basis is AMC 3 (Acquire, for the second or subsequent time, directly from the manufacturer), with AMSC C applicable. This requires engineering source approval to maintain part quality due to the unique design capability and manufacturing knowledge held by MIDE TECHNOLOGY CORP, who is the design control activity approved source.
Market Research Efforts
Market research included:
- A Sources Sought Notice posted on SAM.gov on 8/15/2025, which yielded no responses.
- Direct contact with MIDE TECHNOLOGY CORP and THE BOEING COMPANY, with no responses received.
- Internet searches, which also yielded no potential manufacturing sources.
- The item has been determined to be non-commercial.
Future Solicitation & Evaluation
The acquisition was planned to be synopsized on or about 8/27/2025 for 15 days. The solicitation will be posted to the DLA Internet Bid Board System for a minimum of 30 days, and dealers of approved sources will be solicited. A price analysis will be conducted to ensure fair and reasonable pricing.
Overcoming Barriers & Vendor Engagement
To address potential barriers, the solicitation includes DLAD Procurement Note L04, which outlines the process for submitting an alternate offer and requesting evaluation for future procurements. Vendors interested in becoming an approved source are encouraged to contact the DLA Land and Maritime Source Approval Monitor.
Contact
Logan McLaughlin (logan.mclaughlin@dla.mil)