Bladder, water

The U.S. Coast Guard Surface Forces Logistics Center is procuring 14 water bladders (hydro-pneumatic water bags) with National Stock Number 4510 01-601-2564, manufactured by John Wood Company under part number 660603996. These 280-gallon capacity bladders are intended for use in the potable water system pressure tank aboard USCGC 418 ft WMSL vessels. The procurement is being conducted as a simplified acquisition for commercial items under a firm fixed-price purchase order structure with NET 30 payment terms. Vendors must maintain active SAM.gov registration and comply with all applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses covering small business utilization, equal opportunity, labor standards, and federal regulatory requirements. The deadline for quote submission is January 30, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST, with a required delivery date of October 15, 2026.

This solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to certified small business concerns. The John Wood Company is identified as the original equipment manufacturer for the specified bladder model. Vendors are responsible for including all shipping and freight charges in their total price quote, with delivery required to the USCGC Surface Forces Logistics Center in Baltimore, Maryland. All invoicing must be processed through the Invoice Processing Platform (IPP.gov), and vendors must adhere to specific military standard packaging requirements. The procurement falls under NAICS code 332919 (Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing) and PSC code 4510 (Plumbing Fixtures and Accessories).