COUPLING ASSEMBLY
DEPT OF DEFENSE.DEPT OF THE ARMY.AMC.ACC.MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND.419TH CSB.W6QM MICC-FT DRUM · Response deadline: Fri, 30 Oct 2026
What the government is buying
The U.S. Army is procuring a coupling assembly, a mechanical component used to connect rotating shafts or pipes in fluid systems. Coupling assemblies are standard hardware in military vehicles, industrial equipment, and infrastructure systems, serving to transmit power or maintain fluid flow between disconnected segments.
This procurement falls under the Army's Mission and Installation Contracting Command at Fort Drum, New York. The 419th Contracting Support Brigade is handling this acquisition. Coupling assemblies in this classification typically feature threaded, flanged, or quick-connect designs and may incorporate seals, gaskets, or locking mechanisms depending on the specific application.
Because this is a combined synopsis/solicitation, the notice serves as both an advance announcement and the formal request for proposals, meaning interested vendors can respond immediately without waiting for a separate solicitation release.
Key facts
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | Dept of the Army, AMC, ACC, Mission Installation Contracting Command, 419th CSB, W6QM MICC-Ft Drum |
| Notice type | Combined Synopsis/Solicitation |
| Solicitation number | W911S227U0077 |
| NAICS | 331210 |
| Set-aside | Small Business Set Aside – Total |
| Response deadline | October 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time |
| Place of performance | Not specified in notice; see the solicitation |
Who can bid
This opportunity is set aside exclusively for small businesses under the Small Business Set Aside – Total program. Only firms meeting the small business size standard for NAICS 331210 may bid.
NAICS 331210 covers "Iron and Steel Pipe and Tube Manufacturing from Purchased Steel." The Small Business Administration size standard for this NAICS is typically 500 employees, though bidders should verify the current standard at SBA.gov. Manufacturers, distributors, or value-added resellers of coupling assemblies may qualify if they meet size requirements and any applicable manufacturing or commercial designation rules.
Firms must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov), have an active Unique Entity ID, and meet any additional qualifications specified in the full solicitation. Veterans-owned, service-disabled veteran-owned, women-owned, HUBZone, or 8(a) certified small businesses may hold advantages in subsequent rankings if the solicitation includes evaluation preferences, though this is a total small business set-aside with no specific socioeconomic subset designated.
How to put together a competitive bid
Understand the technical requirements. Coupling assemblies vary significantly by material (carbon steel, stainless steel, ductile iron), pressure rating, thread standard, and end connection type. See the solicitation for exact specifications, including any military or commercial standards (such as MIL-SPEC, ASTM, or SAE requirements) that govern material composition, dimensional tolerances, and testing protocols.
Verify your supply chain. Given NAICS 331210, the government may require domestic sourcing or prefer domestic manufacture. Confirm whether the coupling assembly must be melted and produced in the United States under the Berry Amendment or Buy American Act, and document your manufacturing or sourcing pathway accordingly.
Price competitively for small business set-asides. Total small business set-asides eliminate large-business competition, but pricing still faces review for reasonableness. Research historical pricing for similar coupling assemblies through SAM.gov's Contract Data Reports or the GSA Schedule for comparable items. Consider whether you can offer discounted pricing through your GSA contract if applicable.
Demonstrate past performance. Army contracting officers evaluate reliability in delivering mechanical hardware on schedule. Prepare references from similar federal or commercial contracts involving pipe fittings, coupling assemblies, or fluid system components. Highlight any experience with Fort Drum or MICC contracting offices specifically.
Submit complete documentation. Combined synopsis/solicitation notices often require immediate proposal submission. Confirm whether this is a simplified acquisition under the commercial items procedures, which would streamline proposal requirements to primarily pricing and past performance data.
Next steps
Read the full solicitation on SAM.gov using solicitation number W911S227U0077. The complete document will specify technical requirements, delivery schedules, inspection and acceptance criteria, and exact proposal submission instructions.
Note the deadline: Responses are due October 30, 2026 at 10:00 AM Central Time. Given the seven-day window between posting and deadline, act promptly to obtain specifications and prepare your submission.
View the official notice on SAM.gov →