Foam filled Marine Fenders
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 FLC SIGONELLA NAPLES OFFICE, has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the procurement of foam-filled marine fenders and associated accessories. This requirement is for Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples Detachment Gaeta, Italy. The government intends to solicit quotes directly from a limited number of sources. The response date for this pre-solicitation is May 1, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks three (3) heavy-duty, foam-filled marine fenders with a closed-cell foam core. Key requirements include:
- Performance: Unsinkable, functional even if punctured, high capacity, and high energy absorption suitable for large naval vessels.
- Dimensions: Nominal Diameter: 11 feet (approx. 3.3-3.4 meters); Nominal Length: 18 feet (approx. 5.5 meters).
- Construction: Filament-reinforced polyurethane (PU) elastomer skin, Black color.
- Accessories: Each fender system must include all hardware for through-chain installation, such as heavy-duty, hot-dip galvanized (HDG) stud-link anchor chain (minimum 2.5-inch diameter) and appropriately sized, HDG connecting hardware (shackles, swivels).
Contract Details
- Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice for a commercial product.
- Procurement Method: Below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (SAT). The government intends to solicit quotes directly from a limited number of sources (at least three).
- Place of Performance: Gaeta, Italy.
- Delivery Address: Nato Base/POL Pier - NSA Gaeta Port Ops.
- Delivery Date: 60 days from the date of Award.
Submission & Evaluation
- This is a pre-solicitation for informational and planning purposes only; it does not constitute a formal solicitation.
- No formal solicitation document is available at this time, and the government does not intend to issue a separate, public solicitation.
- This notice is not a request for capability statements or competitive quotes.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
- Not specified in this notice.
Additional Notes
Information received within five (5) working days after the posting date (April 17, 2026) will be retained as market research for future requirements. Points of Contact for inquiries are Sara Vena (sara.vena2.ln@us.navy.mil) and Sebastiano Paciello (sebastiano.paciello.ln@us.navy.mil).