SEAL, CARBON - NO. 1
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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) has awarded a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ) contract to Stein Seal Company (CAGE: 03673) for "Seal, Carbon - No. 1". This award, published on January 22, 2026, was made on a sole-source basis, citing 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) / FAR 6.302-1(a)(2) due to a limited number of responsible sources.
Scope of Work
This contract is for the acquisition of "Seal, Carbon - No. 1" (NSN/PN: 5330-01-336-7194/6053T48). The required quantities range from a minimum of 700 to a maximum of 1,756 units. These supplies are essential to meet the using activity's requirements.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: 5-year Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite-Quantity (ID/IQ)
- Awardee: Stein Seal Company (CAGE: 03673)
- Duration: 5 years, with options for increased quantity and/or contract term extension.
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: 5330 - Packing And Gasket Materials
Justification & Competition
The acquisition was justified as "Other Than Full and Open Competition" under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), which states that supplies are available from only one or a limited number of responsible sources. Efforts to improve competition included a sources sought notice/RFI posted on September 17, 2025, which yielded no responses. A synopsis was planned for October 7, 2025. The identified sources capable of furnishing these supplies are General Electric Company, Stein Seal Company, and Kaydon Ring & Seal, Inc. (dba SKF PRECISION TECHNOLOGIES). Technical data is not available to permit full and open competition.
Action for Potential Sources
Firms believing they can provide the required "Seal, Carbon - No. 1" are encouraged to seek source approval by emailing usarmy.redstone.devcom-avmc.mbx.amr-ss-sar@army.mil.
Contact Information
- Primary: Scott Alexander (scott.alexander@dla.mil)
- Secondary: Imelda Chagolla (IMELDA.CHAGOLLA@DLA.MIL, 2566905419)