Coupling, tube

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is soliciting quotes for Tube Couplings, specifically NSN 4730002792717, through a Requests for Quotation (RFQ) process open to all responsible sources. The procurement encompasses three line items with quantities of 3, 38, and 242 units respectively, to be delivered to DLA Distribution San Diego within 85 days of order. All quotes must be submitted electronically, and the solicitation document is available online with no hard copies or separate specifications, plans, or drawings provided. The RFQ was posted on December 30, 2025, with a submission deadline of January 12, 2026, providing a 13-day window for interested vendors to prepare and submit their proposals.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business concerns. Five approved sources have been identified for this coupling type: AE16825-10, AP442T10, MR54047T-10, 7M523T10, and TF442T10. The total quantity requirement across all three line items is 283 units, with delivery consolidated at a single DLA Distribution facility in San Diego, California. While no specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the notice, the procurement falls within the Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing NAICS category (332996) and the Pipe, Tubing, Hose, and Fittings PSC category (47). The evaluation will consider timeliness of receipt and responsiveness to the RFQ specifications, with award anticipated to one or more qualified vendors.