Diffuser block plug

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is procuring diffuser block plugs through solicitation SPMYM225Q2459, specifically seeking 16 units for Impulse TK 1 2 and 20 units for Global Composites Impulse TK 1 & 2. The solicitation requires contractors to provide complete submissions including cage codes, FOB destination pricing to Bremerton, WA, lead times, manufacturer information, and country of manufacturing origin. Contractors must comply with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements unless the items qualify as Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS), and must have current assessments not more than three years old. The original response deadline of August 20, 2025 at 12:00 PM was extended through Amendment U0001 to August 21, 2025 at 2:00 PM. Evaluation will focus on responsiveness requirements including completed solicitation forms, proper signatures, and compliance with specified federal acquisition regulations and cybersecurity provisions.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations despite being unrestricted and referenced for small businesses under NAICS code 339991 with a 600-employee size standard. Globe Composites (also referenced as Globe Logistics) is identified as the sole source manufacturer and NAVSEA-approved Original Equipment Manufacturer for these specialized diffuser plugs, with no other qualified manufacturers identified. The total quantity consists of 36 diffuser block plugs manufactured according to classified specifications detailed in drawing 6406574 Rev-C. Delivery is scheduled for January 11, 2027, to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington. The sole source justification indicates this procurement falls under FAR 13.106(b) for acquisitions between $5,000 and $250,000, with Globe Composites located at 254 Beech Street, Rockland, Massachusetts serving as the designated manufacturer.