Quick Disconnect Couplers

The Department of the Air Force Materiel Command Air Force Sustainment Center is soliciting proposals for five Quick Disconnect Couplers, Part # AE85942U or equivalent, under solicitation FA812526Q0011. The couplers must meet specific technical specifications including a 4-inch valved unisex coupling design with a minimum operating pressure of 150 psi, burst pressure of 450 psi, and operating temperature range of 30-100°F. Proposals will be evaluated using FAR Parts 12 and 13 procedures, with award made to the acceptable vendor offering the lowest Total Evaluated Price who meets all solicitation requirements. All vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and comply with required representations and certifications. The deadline for submitting questions is November 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM CST, with proposals due by November 17, 2025 at 11:00 AM, and quotes should be submitted to Tran.Tran.1@us.af.mil.

This solicitation is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside, and this is identified as a new requirement with no incumbent contractor from prior solicitations. Contractors must deliver the five units within 182 calendar days from the date of award to F3YCEB at Tinker Air Force Base in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The solicitation falls under NAICS code 332912 (Fluid Power Valve and Hose Fitting Manufacturing) with a small business size standard of 1,000 employees and is classified under PSC 4820 (Valves, Nonpowered). Vendors providing non-part number items must submit complete technical documentation including dimensional specifications, assembly/installation details, and certified drawings or CAD files for approval prior to manufacturing or delivery. The government reserves the right to award a single contract or no contract based on quote quality, prices, and fund availability.