Salient Characteristics Document.docx

This is a Salient Characteristics Document detailing specifications for a navy blue nylon mattress required by MCRD Parris Island. The mattress must measure 36 inches wide by 77 to 80 inches in length with 8 inches thickness and contain specific construction features including a 312 innerspring coil unit with 13-gauge Bonnell-type coils, 6-gauge border rods, 4 to 5-inch corner pads for support, fiber insulator pads (2 oz./ft²) on each side, topper foam on each side, Typar non-woven material (2 oz.) on each side, and 4-pound stitched cotton felt (3 oz./ft²) on each side. The mattress ticking must be polyurethane-coated blue nylon and waterproof, with lock-stitched seams using Kevlar thread and inverted seams positioned halfway down the mattress depth to prevent fluid absorption. The mattress must meet performance requirements including crack and stain resistance, antimicrobial properties (antifungal and antibacterial), bedbug resistance, fluid-proof capability, non-allergen composition, flame retardance, anti-static properties, and odor-free status.

The related pre-solicitation sources sought opportunity (Solicitation Number M320016901502) is issued by the United States Marine Corps for 800 mattresses matching the salient characteristics. This is a market research initiative to identify interested small businesses capable of fulfilling the requirement. Interested vendors must submit CAGE/Unique Identity Code and socio-economic status information (HUBZone, Woman-Owned Small Business, VSOB, etc.) to POC Steven Kirk at steven.kirk.civ@usmc.mil or 843-228-3258. All responses are due by 1:00 PM EST on March 6, 2026. This sources sought is informational only and does not constitute a binding request for quote or guarantee of contract award.