Coupling half,self-SE

DLA Land and Maritime is soliciting quotes for 13 each of self-sealing coupling halves under NSN 4730-01-468-6289 through Request for Quotations SPE7M327T0035, with quotes due October 15, 2026. The procurement is a Total Small Business set-aside, and quotes must be submitted through DIBBS.

Delivery is FOB Origin to DLA Distribution Red River in Texarkana, Texas, with inspection and acceptance at destination, due within 158 days of award (on or before May 12, 2027). Offerors submit FOB Origin prices under the First Destination Transportation program. Offerors are encouraged to submit quantity ranges so awards can flex without resolicitation, and micro-purchase awards may be made before the return date.

The item is designated a critical application item subject to source control drawings and CMMC Level 2 requirements. Technical data is export-controlled under ITAR/EAR, and offerors must hold approved US/Canada Joint Certification Program certification and DLA approval to access it. Packaging follows ASTM D3951 and MIL-STD-129. DFARS Buy American and Balance of Payments Program requirements apply, and a caution notice flags domestic-material restrictions, including the Berry Amendment with its threshold reduced to $150,000. The solicitation incorporates DLA Master Solicitation for Automated Simplified Acquisitions Revision 105 (May 20, 2026). The solicitation type is Auto Evaluation, and the rating is DO-C9.

The contracting officer is William Cain, Buyer Code PMCMDB1, at DLA Land and Maritime. The PSC is 4730, Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings. The notice was posted October 5, 2026.