Adhesive

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure adhesive materials under National Stock Number 1H-8040-017190585-X3, Technical Data Package Version 002. This pre-solicitation notice indicates the Government's intent to solicit and negotiate with a single source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1, citing that the rights to use data needed to purchase or repair this part from additional sources are not owned by the Government and cannot be obtained through reverse engineering. However, all responsible sources are invited to identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements within the 45-day consideration period following the notice publication date of January 28, 2026. The Government will evaluate all proposals received within this timeframe, though the determination whether to proceed competitively remains solely at the Government's discretion. This is not a formal request for competitive proposals but rather a notice of intent to assess market capability and interest.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and requires delivery of 300 units to DLA Distribution Norfolk in Norfolk, Virginia 23511-0001. No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, and no incumbent contractor is identified. The response deadline for proposals or capability statements is March 1, 2026, providing potential contractors approximately 32 days from the posting date to prepare and submit their responses. The adhesive requirement falls under Product Service Code 8040, indicating standardized procurement of adhesive materials rather than specialized or custom services.