8010 Mil-Spec Shipboard Enamel Paint

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is procuring military-specification shipboard enamel paint and coating products through Request for Quote N0040625QS504. This brand name acquisition will be limited to Original Equipment Manufacturer NCP Coatings Inc. or their authorized distributors, based on a sole source justification that requires all coating products to be from the same manufacturer to maintain system compatibility per NAVSEA instructions. The procurement includes 11 line items of various enamel and coating products in colors including haze gray, red, green, white, and terra cotta, all meeting military specifications MIL-PRF-24635 and MIL-DTL-24607B with minimum 85% shelf-life remaining at delivery. Contract awards will be evaluated based on technical factors, delivery date, price, and past performance on a firm fixed-price basis. The solicitation was posted on August 20, 2025, with quotes due by August 26, 2025, and questions must be directed to the contracting officer via email.

This opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, though the solicitation document indicates it is specifically structured as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside contract. NCP Coatings Inc. is identified as the incumbent contractor and sole source provider, with authorized distributors eligible to compete for the requirement. The procurement encompasses quantities ranging from 4 to 16 units per line item across the 11 different coating products. Delivery is required to the Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF and JRMC) in Yokosuka, Japan, with a delivery deadline of October 20, 2025. The contracting officer is currently teleworking and requires all communication to be conducted via email or Microsoft Teams during working hours.