Bladder plugs

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure inflatable bladder plugs for Shop 31 Corporate Standard Tooling through solicitation SPMYM225Q2410. The procurement covers various sizes of bladder plugs ranging from 2.5 inches to 20.0 inches, manufactured in accordance with drawing STD-820-7584557 Rev. B and meeting NAVSEA TM 0989-064-3000 material requirements. Each plug must consist of a natural rubber bladder with round bulbous end, a 25-inch rubber neck with Schrader valve, and a canvas/polyester cover, stamped with cure date and size while maintaining minimal talcum powder. Vendors must have an active account in the Joint Certification Program and obtain the required drawing by submitting their CAGE code to the contracting officer. The original solicitation deadline of September 9, 2025, has been extended via amendment to September 22, 2025, at 10:00 AM local time, with electronic invoicing required through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

This opportunity is designated as a total small business set-aside under NAICS code 326299 (All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing). The specifications reference COB Industries, Inc. as the manufacturer of the plugs, with specific part numbers identified for each bladder (BB series) and cloth cover (CC series) size combination. The contract structure includes a base year with three option years extending through September 2030, with quantities varying by size but generally ranging from 50 to 100 units per size across multiple contract years. Performance will occur at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington, where the plugs will be delivered fully assembled with covers off and accompanied by warning tags and white grosgrain tethers. The solicitation includes standard federal cybersecurity, telecommunications, and supply chain traceability provisions typical of defense contracts.