UNIONS
Overview
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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 - Norfolk has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ SPMYM126Q4043) for UNIONS, specifically union nuts, tailpieces, and threadpieces, to be delivered to Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, though the solicitation also states it is OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION. Quotes are due by March 27, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
NNSY - Norfolk Naval Shipyard requires new material, specifically:
- CLIN 0001: 25 EACH of NUT, UNION, FITTING O-SEAL, W/ OVERSIZED HEX, 2.500" NPS, 6000PSI, CRES 316L, Temp Rating: -70deg to 400deg F (CPV P/N: 884P8-9-SS316L).
- CLIN 0002: 25 EACH of TAILPIECE, UNION, BLANK, FITTING O-SEAL, 2.500" NPS, 6000PSI, CRES 316L, Temp Rating: -70deg to 400deg F (CPV P/N: 104R-9-SS316L).
- CLIN 0003: 25 EACH of THREADPIECE, UNION, BLANK FITTING, O-SEAL, 2.500" NPS, 6000PSI, CRES 316L, Temp Rating: -70deg to 400deg F (CPV P/N: 104T-9-SS316L). All items must be new; no refurbished or used items will be accepted. The Required Deliver Date (RDD) is ASAP.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (FAR Part 13, Simplified Acquisition Procedures)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code (PSC): 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings)
- NAICS: 332919
- Shipping Term: FOB Destination
- Questions Deadline: March 26, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Quote Submission Deadline: March 27, 2026, 12:00 PM EST
- Published Date: March 23, 2026
Evaluation & Submission
Award will be based on BEST VALUE, considering technical acceptability and price reasonableness.
- Technical Acceptability: Vendors must demonstrate capability to meet all specifications and provide a detailed capabilities statement.
- Price Reasonableness: Quotes must include a breakdown of pricing and may require supporting invoices or price lists.
- Quote Format: Must include price(s), point of contact, business size, CAGE Code, and payment terms. Submissions accepted in Word, Excel, or PDF.
- Quote Validity: Minimum of thirty (30) calendar days.
- Submission Method: Email quotes to SHEREE.MCDONNELL@DLA.MIL.
Additional Notes
This is the only solicitation; a written solicitation will not be issued, and paper copies are not available. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM). Payment will be made via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). Applicable FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference.