FIBERGLASS CLOTH
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech, has issued a solicitation for Fiberglass Cloth (PSC: 4470 - Nuclear Reactors). This opportunity seeks a specific type of fiberglass cloth, identified by manufacturer and part number, for critical repair parts. An amendment has dissolved the previously designated Total Small Business Set-Aside, making this an unrestricted procurement. The response date was April 17, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation is for the supply of Fiberglass Cloth, which must meet specific design, material, and dimensional requirements. Key specifications include:
- Manufacturer: ALPHA ASSOCIATES INC. (CAGE Code 09079)
- Part Number: 8451S
- Dimensions: Provided in rolls, each 50 yards in length and 38 inches wide.
- Material Requirements: Exclusion of mercury.
- Quality Assurance: Contractor must maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government.
- Packaging: Specific requirements are detailed, including MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-DTL-24466 for cleanliness controls, and MIL-STD 2073. The packaging label must be marked "CLOTH,FIBERGLASS".
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: None (Total Small Business Set-Aside dissolved by amendment).
- Pricing Validity: Quotes are valid for 60 days unless otherwise specified.
- Payment Instructions: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) for invoice and receiving reports.
- FOB: Destination.
- Applicable Documents: No technical drawings or data are associated; the part number is fully descriptive. Detailed order of precedence for document conflict resolution is provided.
Technical and Submission Requirements
The solicitation includes extensive guidance on DD Form 1423 (Contract Data Requirements List), explaining each block's purpose, inspection/acceptance codes, distribution statements, and submission frequencies. Contractors must submit a Certificate of Compliance per DI-MISC-81356 at the time of material delivery for each unique combination of Contract/Purchase Order Number, National Stock Number, and Item Nomenclature. Requests for vendor waivers or deviations on critical contracts must be accompanied by justification and technical evaluation demonstrating no impact on quality, form, fit, or function.
Deadlines & Contact
- Response Date: April 17, 2026, 8:30 PM EDT.
- Published Date: May 5, 2026.
- Primary Contact: EVA.A.RACZKA.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL, Phone: 7712290110.