Shaft assembly, flex

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Contracting Command Redstone Arsenal is procuring 27 shaft assemblies (Flex, NSN 3040012155983, Army Part Number 11463732) to support depot manufacturing and repair operations for the PATRIOT system. These shaft assemblies feature a multi-layer helically wound steel wire core with neoprene-covered casing, aluminum alloy couplings, and corrosion-resistant alloy ferrules, with critical performance specifications including a minimum operating radius of 8.0 inches, maximum operating load of 122 inch-pounds, and a fatigue life requirement of 8,000,000 revolutions without failure. The procurement is being conducted under FAR 12.201-1(c)(1) commercial acquisition procedures, and evaluation will be conducted using comparative analysis of technical merit and price, with award going to the responsible offeror whose conforming offer is most advantageous to the Government. Quotations must be received no later than March 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time, submitted via email to Contract Specialist Natalie Carmack (natalie.a.carmack2.civ@army.mil) and Contracting Officer Bobie Burkett (bobie.j.burkett.civ@army.mil), with an anticipated award date of March 6, 2026. All contractors must provide lead time information with their quotes and ensure compliance with applicable FAR and DFARS clauses, including Buy American requirements, small business subcontracting plan requirements, and cybersecurity maturity model certification.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business concerns. The acquisition is classified under NAICS code 333991 (Flexible Shafting Manufacturing) and PSC code 2520 (Vehicular Power Transmission Components). Delivery will be made on a destination F.O.B. basis to Letterkenny Army Depot in Champersburg, Pennsylvania, with the contractor responsible for preservation, packaging, and delivery using standard commercial methods. No specific budget range or award value is disclosed in the solicitation notice. Technical data access requires current Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification and a Department of War contract, and contractors should be prepared to provide a Certificate of Conformance when requested upon delivery.