WIRE ROPE
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) Maritime - Puget Sound is soliciting quotes for Wire Rope and Duplex Sleeves under a Firm Fixed-Price contract. This Small Business Set-Aside opportunity aims to procure these items for delivery to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, WA. Quotes are due by March 11, 2026, at 03:00 PM Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
This solicitation covers the procurement of:
- Wire Rope: Various diameters (1/4" to 1") and lengths (2,400 ft to 4,800 ft), requiring specific construction (6X36, EIP, IWRC, RRL, BRT, DOM), domestic manufacturing, and a break test report. Suggested source is West Coast Wire Rope.
- Duplex Sleeves: Various sizes (1/4" to 1") and quantities (2,000 or 500 each), made of 40 stainless steel, one-piece model for duplex eyes, with specific dimensions.
- Wire Rope Ferrules (Dead-End Fittings): 1/4", 3/8", and 1/2" carbon steel machined fittings with specific dimensions. Suggested source is West Coast Wire Rope.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Place of Performance: Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, Bremerton, WA 98314.
- Delivery Date: Items are required for delivery by April 15, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be fully completed and submitted via email to kim.vo@dla.mil. Key submission requirements include:
- Completed and signed solicitation (page 1, boxes 30 a, b, c).
- CAGE CODE or DUNS number.
- Company size (SMALL or LARGE).
- FOB Destination price to Bremerton, WA.
- Lead time for delivery.
- Name and country of manufacture, part number.
- Manufacturer's specification sheets for quoted items (copied/pasted not accepted).
- Redacted quote and email from the manufacturer/distributor. Proposals must include manufacturer's specifications for "equals" to be considered responsive. Payment will be made via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
Eligibility & Set-Aside
This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside.
- NAICS Code: 336214 (Metal Tube and Pipe Manufacturing).
- Size Standard: 1000 employees.
Additional Notes
Offerors must comply with Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) requirements for base access. Packaging and marking must adhere to ASTM-D-3951. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination. Contractors must retain supply chain traceability documentation for five years post-final payment.