Connection, flexible

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is procuring 30 units of flexible sound isolation couplings (NSN 7HH 4730-01-144-3349) through Request for Quotations N00104-26-Q-FD30. These couplings are classified as Level One/Special Emphasis Material for critical shipboard systems where equipment failure could result in personnel injury or loss of life. The procurement requires contractors to comply with extensive quality assurance standards, including ISO 9001 certification, material traceability tied to production heat/batch numbers, and multiple testing protocols such as dye penetrant inspection, liquid penetrant inspection, proof pressure testing, and wedge tensile testing. The coupling must conform to Murdock Drawing 299930 and specified material standards including MIL-C-15726, MIL-C-24679, QQ-N-281, and FF-S-86. Award will be made to the eligible, responsible offeror offering the most advantageous combination of past performance and price, with quotations due by May 4, 2026.

This solicitation uses no set-aside designations and involves no identified incumbent contractors. The contract will be rated as a DO-rated order certified for national defense use under the Defense Priorities and Allocations System (DPAS), though no specific budget range is provided in the solicitation notice. Delivery is required within 365 days after the contract effective date, with FOB destination to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard (N50286) in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. All documentation, including inspection system procedures and material certifications, must be submitted via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) for review and acceptance by the Government Quality Assurance Representative prior to shipment of any material.