Procure Coupler Pads

The Naval Sea Systems Command seeks procurable coupler pads for sound isolation in underwater vehicles, with quotations due August 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time. A Justification and Approval document establishes sole-source procurement authority from Philadelphia Gear, a Timken Gears & Services brand, as the only source capable of manufacturing coupling pads compatible with the Large Lightweight Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (LSV2) Cutthroat's custom coupling assemblies.

Place of performance is the Acoustic Research Detachment, Carderock Division, Naval Surface Warfare Center, Bayview, Idaho, with delivery required by June 27, 2027. The procurement includes six line items: three pairs of ahead coupling pads (part numbers 155846-1 and 155846-3), three pairs of astern coupling pads (part numbers 155846-2 and 155846-4), one LSV2 ahead pad set of 20 pads (part number 155846-5 per VSEL Assembly Drawing 57/9001/800), and one LSV2 astern pad set of 10 pads (part number 155846-6 per VSEL Assembly Drawing 57/9001/800). All line items carry firm-fixed-price arrangements. The NAICS code is 333613 (Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing) and PSC code is 4730 (Hose, Pipe, Tube, Lubrication, and Railing Fittings).

Evaluation uses lowest price technically acceptable methodology, with price as Factor 1 and technical capability/approach as Factor 2. Quotations must demonstrate compliance with all specifications, include CAGE code, FOB destination, point of contact, business size certification, and GSA contract number if applicable. Shipping charges are included in quoted price with no separate CLINs. The Procuring Contracting Officer is Sydney Mcdonald-Johnson (757-773-0329) and Contract Specialist is Chris Rolince (757-513-7247).