ELBOW 45
The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure "ELBOW 45" fittings through a brand name acquisition with L3 Harris Maritime Power & Energy Solutions. This procurement falls under NAICS code 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing) and PSC category 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, And Railing Fittings). The acquisition will utilize FAR 6.302-1 brand name justification along with FAR Parts 12 and 13 for commercial and simplified acquisition procedures. The government will consider responses from authorized small business distributors solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement, though the final decision remains at the government's discretion. The solicitation is expected to be posted on Beta.Sam.Gov on August 14, 2025, with quotes due August 20, 2025, and all questions should be directed via email to the contracting officer.
This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, allowing only small businesses or authorized small business distributors of L3 Harris Maritime Power & Energy Solutions to participate. L3 Harris Maritime Power & Energy Solutions appears to be the incumbent or preferred contractor given the brand name specification requirement. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price supply contract, though no specific contract value or quantity details are provided in the notice. The procurement timeline is compressed, with only six days between the expected solicitation posting date and the quote submission deadline. Interested parties must monitor Beta.Sam.Gov for the full solicitation and any amendments, as the government assumes no responsibility for offerors' inability to access posted documents.
N0040625QS485 Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command
8/12/25, 6:23 PM ELBOW 45
The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure various hydraulic and fluid system components through solicitation N0040625QS485, specifically focusing on 45-degree elbows, hose adapters, and nonmetallic hoses for maritime applications. The procurement requires brand name items from L3 Harris Maritime Power & Energy Solutions or their authorized distributors, with components manufactured from CRES 316 stainless steel and synthetic rubber materials meeting precise technical specifications for different internal diameters and working pressures. Potential offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide authorized distributor documentation to demonstrate their ability to supply these specialized components. The government will evaluate quotes based on the most advantageous offer using a firm fixed pricing arrangement, with all submissions due by August 20, 2025, at 12:00 PM. This Request for Quote follows federal contracting requirements and emphasizes compliance with specific technical measurements and material compositions for each line item.
This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, though the accompanying documentation also references Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) requirements, and includes references to Parker Hannifin Corp as a sole source provider for certain hydraulic hose assemblies due to unique design and compatibility requirements. The procurement encompasses multiple line items with various types of elbows and hoses, each with distinct technical specifications, though specific quantities and total contract values are not explicitly detailed in the available documentation. Delivery is required to SRF and JRMC Yokosuka, Japan, with a completion deadline of November 21, 2025. The solicitation involves components that serve as direct replacements for existing equipment, emphasizing the critical nature of maintaining precise compatibility with current maritime systems. The government anticipates making a single award to the contractor whose quote provides the best overall value while meeting all technical and delivery requirements.
N0040625QS485 Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command
8/14/25, 8:38 AM