53--COUPLING,CLAMP,GROO

SOL #: SPE4A726R0223Award Notice

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Defense Logistics Agency

DLA AVIATION

RICHMOND, VA, 23237, United States

Place of Performance

Richmond, VA

NAICS

Hardware Manufacturing (332510)

PSC

Hardware And Abrasives (53)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/56d094c01c064854b5356bce6469753b/view

Timeline

Posted

Dec 4, 2025

Last Updated

May 11, 2026

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) Aviation has published a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for the acquisition of COUPLING, CLAMP, GROOVED (NSN 5342-003169231 / PN 2703-150, ST7M176-150L, 52241AB150, VR1025-150). This acquisition, classified as an Award Notice, is being conducted under FAR Part 15 and justified under 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) due to a limited number of known sources capable of supplying the required items. The estimated value for 354 * 5 units is $1770.

Acquisition Details

Item: COUPLING, CLAMP, GROOVED (NSN 5342-003169231 / PN 2703-150, ST7M176-150L, 52241AB150, VR1025-150)
Quantity: 354 * 5 units
Estimated Value: $1770
Place of Performance: Richmond, VA

Contract Information

Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC)
Period of Performance: 5-year base period
Options: May include an option for increased quantity or to extend the term.

Justification for Restricted Competition

Rationale: Technical data is not available and cannot be developed to permit full and open competition. The available data reflects the minimum needs of the Government.
Market Research: A Sources Sought notice posted on 11/21/2025 yielded no responses. Email outreach was conducted to dealers.
Identified Sources: VOSS INDUSTRIES, LLC (CAGE 14242), PCX INC (CAGE 32DV7), AAR (CAGE 1Y249), and APEX PINNACLE (CAGE 0REY5) are listed as potential sources.
Set-Aside: This is a restricted acquisition, not a traditional set-aside.