Glenair Conduits
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 Portsmouth Naval Shipyard is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice for Glenair gland nuts, conduit assemblies, and adapters. This effort aims to identify qualified Total Small Business vendors capable of supplying these specific OEM components, which are currently considered sole-source. Responses are due by April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This market research seeks to identify interested parties for the supply of specific Glenair components, including:
- Gland Nut Assembly 759-605-1-1
- Conduit Assemblies (759-605-02 through 759-605-12)
- Conduit Adapters (710-628-1, 710-628-2) The Government indicates that Glenair is the sole product acceptable due to these being OEM components for Glenair equipment, with no known compatible alternatives.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Request for Information (RFI)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 335999 (Electrical Hardware And Supplies)
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: April 3, 2026
- Agency: DLA Maritime - Portsmouth, DEPT OF DEFENSE / DEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCY
- Place of Performance: Maine (ME)
Submission Requirements
Interested vendors are encouraged to contact Rachel McCluskey at rachel.mccluskey@dla.mil with the following information:
- Company Name
- POC Info (name, email, phone number)
- Company CAGE Code
- Company Size (large, small, S(a), WOSB, etc.)
- Actual manufacturer
- Authorized Distributor status
- General Capability Statement
Key Considerations
This is a market survey for planning purposes only and does not constitute a request for proposals. The Government assumes no financial responsibility for costs incurred in responding. Potential bidders should be aware that any future solicitation would likely include various FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to telecommunications equipment prohibitions, small business representations, cybersecurity requirements (NIST SP 800-171 DoD assessment), and specific DLA/local clauses as detailed in the attached "Clauses - Full Text Provisions and Clauses.docx" document.