VENT ADAPTERS
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 DLA Maritime - Puget Sound (Department of Defense, Defense Logistics Agency) is soliciting bids for VENT ADAPTERS under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This Firm Fixed-Price contract seeks 1,500 units of a specific 5-inch lever clamp type vent duct adapter. Proposals are due January 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of 1,500 each of "ADAPTER, VENT, 5" LEVER CLAMP TYPE VENT DUCT ADAPTER, 5.25" TO 5.32" O.D." for delivery to Bremerton, WA. Key requirements include:
- Technical Specifications: Adherence to drawing PN DPW3249SP.pdf, detailing dimensions (e.g., 5" and 8" rolled edge details), materials (20 Ga galvanized steel or 0.050" 5000/6000 series Aluminum), Nordfab QF or compatible end connection, and specific weld/finishing requirements.
- Unique Item Identification (IUID): Items require IUID marking.
- NIST SP 800-171: Contractors (awardees) must have a current assessment (not more than 3 years old) as detailed in DFARS 252.204-7019, unless items are Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) and identified as such during the bid.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Estimated Value: Over $15,000.00
- Place of Performance: Bremerton, WA
- Proposal Due: January 27, 2026, 11:00 AM PST
- Delivery Date: February 9, 2026
- Published: January 26, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Proposals must be submitted electronically via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Electronic submission of quotes is also available through the SAM website. A signed and completed solicitation packet must be submitted via email (jack.edwards@dla.mil) or fax (360-476-4121).
- Required Information: Complete Box 17A, sign Box 30 a, b, and c on page 1, provide CAGE code, quote FOB Destination Bremerton, WA, annotate lead time, manufacturer name, and country of manufacturing. Check applicable boxes in clause 52.204-24 (2)(d) (1) and (2).
- Evaluation Factors: Technical, Price, and Performance.
Additional Notes
Contractors require a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential for base access. Payment will be made via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).