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.