Coupling, Regulated
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) Weapons Support at Tinker AFB, OK, is justifying a sole source acquisition for 99 each of "Coupling, Regulated" (NSN/PN: 1680-01-397-6026RK/61520-3). The statutory authority cited is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), indicating the item is available from only one or limited sources. This is a justification document, not a solicitation for proposals.
Purpose & Justification
The purpose of this document is to justify an acquisition for "Coupling, Regulated" on a sole source or limited competition basis. Market research, including a Sources Sought notice posted on SAM.gov from October 31, 2025, to November 7, 2025, yielded no replies from potential sources. The DLA has identified Eaton Corporation (CAGE 86090) as the only approved source for the manufacture of this item.
Item Details
- Item: Coupling, Regulated
- NSN/PN: 1680-01-397-6026RK/61520-3
- Quantity: 99 each
- Product Service Code: 1680 (Miscellaneous Aircraft Accessories And Components)
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Fixed Quantity
- Estimated Value: Implied to be over $900,000, requiring approval from the Competition Advocate and Head of Contracting Activity.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable, as this is a sole source justification.
Justification for Limited Competition
The item is AMSC coded "D", meaning the government does not possess the necessary data or rights to acquire it competitively. The required data is not physically available, cannot be obtained economically, and adequate specifications cannot be drafted for a competitive solicitation. Efforts to obtain data rights from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) were initiated on February 17, 2026.
Timeline & Next Steps
- Published Date: June 9, 2026
- The acquisition is expected to be synopsized on or about February 12, 2026.
- The Government will continue to monitor the marketplace for potential sources and periodically screen the item for changes in data and source availability.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Chrissy Turnage (christine.turnage@us.af.mil)