Alphavets, Inc., a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) headquartered in York, South Carolina, was awarded a $72,864.40 firm fixed-price purchase order by the Naval Sea Systems Command on May 28, 2025. The contract calls for the delivery of 70 kits of Sherplate White OAP Epoxy coating system from Sherwin-Williams, meeting Military Specification MIL-PRF-23236, Type VII, Class 9/18, with delivery required by June 24, 2025. The procurement specifically requires products with a minimum of 80% shelf life remaining and mandates submission of Certificates of Compliance and Material Safety Data Sheets. This SDVOSB set-aside contract supports Naval Sea Systems Command operations and is intended for marine coating applications at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard & Intermediate Maintenance Facility in Bremerton, Washington.
The solicitation was posted on May 20, 2025, with a two-day response window closing May 22, 2025, reflecting the expedited procurement need for this naval maintenance supply requirement. Alphavets' selection demonstrates the company's established capability in supplying specialized materials to Department of Defense facilities. The contractor's SDVOSB status qualified it to compete under the exclusive set-aside designation, which prioritizes veteran-owned small businesses for federal contracting opportunities aligned with Congressional socioeconomic policy objectives. As a parent company with substantial federal contracting experience, including significant Indefinite Delivery Contracts with the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Department of Veterans Affairs, Alphavets brings substantial performance capacity to meet this critical naval shipyard requirement.