5330 PLAIN ENCASED SEAL
The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking two Plain Encased Inflatable Safety Seal (ISS) assemblies through a Request for Quote (RFQ) from A.W. Chesterton Company on a sole source basis under solicitation N0040625Q0271. The procurement will be conducted using FAR 6.302 procedures and is specifically targeting Drawing 36513 with part number 218700. Quotes will be evaluated using a comparative method that considers technical acceptability, vendor past performance, delivery date, and price, with critical emphasis on meeting salient characteristics of the specified inflatable safety seal assemblies. The solicitation requires electronic quote submission via email to Lorraine.M.Small.CIV@US.Navy.mil by February 7, 2025 at 11:59 AM. Contractors must also comply with DoD unique identification marking requirements since the unit price exceeds $5,000.
The solicitation is unrestricted and falls under the NAICS category 339991 for Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing with a Product Service Code (PSC) of 5330 for Packing and Gasket Materials. The contract will result in a firm-fixed-price supply agreement with FOB Origin terms, supporting SRF SASEBO in Japan. Contractors must submit invoices electronically through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) and follow specific shipping procedures via the Naval Operational Logistics Support Center (NOLSC) system. While the specific contract value is not detailed, the procurement involves two ISS assemblies with unit prices high enough to trigger additional documentation requirements. The place of performance will be determined through the naval logistics support system, with potential delivery to the naval facility in Sasebo, Japan.
N0040625Q0271 Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command
2/3/25, 11:49 PM 5330 PLAIN ENCASED SEAL
The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure plain encased seals through a sole source acquisition with A.W. Chesterton Company, utilizing FAR Parts 12 and 13 for commercial and simplified acquisition procedures. The procurement will be negotiated as a sole source contract under FAR 6.302-1, with a firm-fixed price supply type contract anticipated. Potential offerors are advised that while they may respond to the requirement, the government retains sole discretion in determining whether to proceed competitively based on responses received. The solicitation is expected to be posted on Sam.gov on February 3, 2025, with quotes due by February 7, 2025. Prospective contractors are responsible for independently downloading solicitation documents and monitoring the website for any amendments.
The contract opportunity does not have a specific set-aside designation and falls under the NAICS category of Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (NAICS 339991). A.W. Chesterton Company is currently identified as the sole source provider for these seals, indicating they are the likely incumbent contractor. While specific award values are not detailed in the pre-solicitation notice, the contract is structured as a supply-type agreement for plain encased seals. The procurement timeline is relatively compressed, with the solicitation and quote submission occurring within a four-day window. Contractors interested in this opportunity must carefully review the Sam.gov posting and be prepared to submit responsive documentation by the February 7, 2025 deadline.
N0040625Q0271 Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command
2/3/25, 3:54 PM