5640 Pipe Insulation, Non-Halogen

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure non-halogen pipe insulation from authorized distributors or resellers of K-FLEX USA LLC. The solicitation (N0040625QS214) is a brand name requirement for specific pipe insulation products meeting Electric Boat Specification No. 4013 (EB4013). The government will evaluate offers based on technical factors including delivery date, price, and past performance, with a focus on specific technical requirements that preclude alternative manufacturers. Interested offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and submit electronic quotes by June 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM. Questions regarding the solicitation should be emailed to Wilfredo.J.Gervacio.Civ@us.navy.mil, with potential offerors expected to download the full solicitation documents from SAM.gov.

The procurement is set aside for small businesses, specifically targeting Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) vendors. The contract involves five contract line items (CLINs) for pipe insulation in various sizes: 40 units of 8-inch, 72 units of 6-inch, 60 units of 5-inch, 60 units of 4-inch, and 28 units of 4-1/8 inch pipe insulation. Delivery is specified for SRF and JRMC Yokosuka, Japan, with a delivery deadline of August 1, 2025. K-FLEX USA LLC is identified as the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), with the procurement justified by the company's proprietary design and specific technical specifications that cannot be met by alternative manufacturers. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price supply contract, with the procurement falling under the Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing NAICS category (326140) and the Wallboard, Building Paper, and Thermal Insulation Materials PSC category (5640).