Level 1 Tube Connectors

SOL #: SPMYM326Q5027Combined Synopsis/Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Defense Logistics Agency
DLA MARITIME - PORTSMOUTH
PORTSMOUTH, NH, 03801-5000, United States

Place of Performance

Kittery, ME

NAICS

Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332996)

PSC

Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings (4730)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Timeline

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Posted
Feb 11, 2026
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Last Updated
Apr 2, 2026
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Submission Deadline
Mar 26, 2026, 9:00 PM

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 - Portsmouth is seeking quotations for Level 1 Tube Connectors (NIIN: PNTDP0162) for the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard. This is a Firm Fixed-Price requirement for critical "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" used in shipboard systems. Quotations are due March 26, 2026.

Scope of Work

The requirement is for Level 1 Tube Connectors, which must adhere to stringent technical specifications outlined in Technical Data Package (TDP) PNTD0162. This includes compliance with Honeywell International Inc. drawing 3799950, Find No. 33, and numerous industry standards such as ISO 9001, MIL-I-45208, and SAE AMS-QQ-S-763. The connectors are designated as "SPECIAL EMPHASIS material" due to their critical application, necessitating comprehensive material certification (chemical and mechanical analysis), specific testing (e.g., Intergranular Corrosion Test), and qualified welding processes. A Certificate of Compliance is mandatory, and the quality assurance system must be ISO 9001 or equivalent, with Government Quality Assurance performed at the source.

Contract Details

  • Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request for Quotation - RFQ)
  • Pricing: Firm Fixed Price
  • Set-Aside: None (Not a Small Business Set-Aside)
  • Delivery Date: April 30, 2026
  • Payment Terms: Net 30 Days AFTER acceptance of material
  • Place of Performance: Kittery, ME 03904, United States

Eligibility & Submission Requirements

Qualified sources must provide country of origin for each item. If not the manufacturer, the manufacturer's name, location, and business size must be supplied. Both the manufacturer and prime vendor must possess an ISO 9001 certificate and a QA Manual (dated/reviewed within the last 3 years), and have completed a site visit.

Quotations must be submitted via email to robert.dowdle@dla.mil and DLA-KME-QUOTATIONS@DLA.MIL. Submissions must include price(s), FOB point, Cage Code, point of contact, GSA contract number (if applicable), business size under the NAICS Code (4730 - Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings), and preferred payment method (GCPC or WAWF). Each response must clearly demonstrate the quoter's capability to meet all specifications.

Data Deliverables (CDRLs)

Exhibits A and B detail mandatory Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), including:

  • Inspection and Test Plan (DI-QCIC-81110)
  • Certification Data for Special Emphasis Material (DI-MISC-81020)
  • Certification/Data Reports (DI-MISC-80678), specifically for Intergranular Corrosion Test. These data items must be submitted to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard for review and acceptance prior to shipment, with each item under a separate shipment number. No material is to be shipped before acceptance.

Evaluation

Award will be based on responses from responsible sources capable of meeting all specifications and requirements. The solicitation references "Evaluation Factors for Award" in Section M.

People

Points of Contact

Robert DowdlePRIMARY
DLA-KME EMAIL BOXSECONDARY

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