What this opportunity is
The Department of Defense is seeking a Long-Term Contract for a seal assembly, shaft (NSN 4320-012698849) through Solicitation SPE7MX26RX077, which is set aside for Total Small Businesses. This procurement will establish a Firm-Fixed-Price IDIQ contract with a five-year ordering period, focusing on supply availability for a critical item. Interested small businesses should monitor the presolicitation notice and prepare to review technical data in the DLA Collaboration Folder upon solicitation release, as this opportunity emphasizes best value evaluation criteria beyond just price.
Analysis by Mindy, grounded in the SAM.gov notice.
Description
Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Land and Maritime
DLA Land and Maritime, Columbus, Ohio, anticipates issuing Solicitation SPE7MX26RX077 for the establishment of a Long-Term Contract (LTC) utilizing the commercial item procedures of FAR Part 12.201-1.
The Government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract (IDIQ) with a five-year ordering period consisting of a three-year base period and two one-year option periods. This acquisition will support continued and improved supply availability for a critical DLA-managed item.
This procurement is being conducted as Full and Open Competition with a Total Small Business Set-Aside.
The Government reserves the right to make award on a Best Value basis. While price may be a significant evaluation factor, award may be made to an offeror other than the lowest-priced offeror after consideration of factors including, but not limited to, price, past performance, delivery performance, and other evaluation criteria identified in the solicitation.
Item Description
CLIN 0001
NSN : 4320-012698849
Nomenclature : Seal assembly, shaft, spring loaded
Drawing Item
Certificate of Quality Compliance applies
Certificate of Conformance does not apply
Contract Requirements
Inspection and Acceptance : Origin
FOB : Source
Requested Delivery : 155 days ARO
Technical Data
Technical data for NSN 4320-012698849 is available through the DLA Collaboration Folder (C-Folder). Interested parties should review the applicable drawings and specifications associated with Solicitation SPE7MX26RX077 through the C-Folder upon release of the solicitation.
Trade Agreements / Domestic Preference
This acquisition is subject to the provisions of the Trade Agreements Act (TAA). Offers of eligible products from designated countries will be considered in accordance with FAR and DFARS requirements. The solicitation will identify all applicable domestic preference and trade agreement provisions.
Delivery Requirements
Shipping instructions will be provided on individual delivery orders. Material ordered under the resulting contract shall be delivered within 155 days after receipt of each delivery order. Notwithstanding any other provision of the contract, no deliveries shall be made prior to issuance of a delivery order (DD Form 1155).
Solicitation Availability
The solicitation will be available through the DLA Internet Bid Board System (DIBBS) at http://www.dibbs.bsm.dla.mil/rfp. The solicitation issue date is on or about Tuesday 07/29/2026, with the response date on or around Thursday 08/28/2026. . Due to system processing requirements, it may take up to three business days from the solicitation issue date for the solicitation to become available on DIBBS.
Hard copies of the solicitation will not be provided.
Proposal Submission
DIBBS quotations are acceptable and preferred for this solicitation. Offerors are responsible for completing the solicitation in its entirety.
The preferred method of submission is via upload through DIBBS.
Alternatively, offers may be submitted electronically to:
Mandy Phipps-Kuhlman
Email : mandy.phipps-kuhlman@dla.mil
Offerors submitting proposals outside of DIBBS shall submit a completed and signed SF 1449, Request for Proposal (RFP), in electronic PDF format prior to the closing date and time listed in the solicitation.
This notice does not constitute a contract or a commitment of any kind by the Government. The Government reserves the right to cancel this acquisition at any time for a SAM.gov pre-solicitation notice.
Additional Information
NAICS Code : 333912 (1,000 employees)
FSC : 4320
AMC/AMSC : 1/G
Estimated Annual Demand Quantity (ADQ) : 314 AY
First Destination Transportation Program applies
Source: SAM.gov, as posted. Verify the current solicitation before responding.