SHAFT ASSEMBLY, FLEX
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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 Department of the Army is soliciting proposals for 27 SHAFT ASSEMBLY, FLEX (NSN 3040012155983, MFG PN 8841002-1, ARMY PN 11463732) to support depot manufacturing and repair operations for PATRIOT at Letterkenny Army Depot, Chambersburg, PA. This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation issued as a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due March 3, 2026, at 1200 Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the procurement of 27 flexible shaft assemblies. Key specifications include:
- Core: Multi-layer, helically wound, steel wire, left-hand lay.
- Casing: Neoprene covered, corrosion-resisting steel wire.
- Couplings: Aluminum alloy (2024-T4).
- Ferrules: CRES alloy (303).
- O-ring Seal: Per MS9068 F.
- Finish: Passivation (ASTM A967) for casing/ferrules, anodize (MIL-A-8625) for couplings.
Performance standards include a minimum operating radius of 8.0 inches, maximum operating load of 122 inch-pounds at 1000 RPM, specific torsional deflection limits, a minimum torsional breaking load of 400 inch-pounds, and a fatigue life of 8,000,000 revolutions.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Anticipated Award Date: March 6, 2026
- Delivery & Acceptance Location: W0L6 USA DEP LETTERKENY, LETTERKENNY ARMY DEPOT, 1 OVERCASH AVENUE BLDG 9950, CHAMBERSBURG, PA 17201-4150, UNITED STATES (DoDAAC: W25G1Q)
- F.O.B. Point: Destination
- Lead Time: To be provided by the offeror.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Deadline: March 3, 2026, at 1200 Eastern Time.
- Submission Method: Email offers to Natalie Carmack (natalie.a.carmack2.civ@army.mil) and Bobie Burkett (bobie.j.burkett.civ@army.mil).
- Evaluation Factors: Offers will be evaluated based on a comparative analysis of Technical and Price factors.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This acquisition is exclusively set-aside for small business concerns. Access to Distribution D drawings requires a DD 2345 (Militarily Critical Technical Data Agreement) and Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification.
Additional Notes
- The solicitation incorporates FAR provisions and clauses by reference, available at www.acquisition.gov.
- A Certificate of Conformance is required upon delivery.
- The Product Service Code (PSC) is 2520 (Vehicular Power Transmission Components), and the NAICS code is 333991.