Coupling half, quick D

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting quotes for coupling half, quick disconnect (NSN 4730-00-844-1838, quantity 449), with quotes due November 16, 2026, submitted through DIBBS. The solicitation carries No Set-Aside Used, so the procurement is open to all offerors.

The solicitation is a Fast Auto Evaluation simplified acquisition under the DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions, Revision 105 (May 2026), classified under PSC 4730. Delivery is required in 168 days on FOB Origin terms, with inspection and acceptance at destination. The attachment summary places delivery at DLA Distribution Albany, Georgia, and states that First Destination Transportation procedures apply, making contractors whose shipments originate outside the continental United States responsible for transportation costs to a continental U.S. location.

Offerors must represent compliance with covered defense telecommunications equipment prohibitions and domestic material restrictions. DFARS 252.225-7001 (Buy American Act) applies to quotes above the micro-purchase threshold. Packaging must meet MIL-STD-2073-1E, and marking must meet MIL-STD-129. The attachment summary designates the item a critical application item and lists approved manufacturers: SEI Industries Ltd, Electro Impulse Laboratory Inc, Caterpillar Inc, Tuthill Corp Hansen Coupling Division, Parker-Hannifin Corporation, Foster Manufacturing Co Inc, Plant Equipment Co of New Mexico, and Circor Instrumentation Technologies. Prior awards since 2008 show unit prices from $2.30 to $21.46.