False deck panel (brand name)

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure false deck panels through a brand name acquisition from Whiting Door Manufacturing Corp. The procurement is specifically for part number CL8133, which serves as direct replacement panels for various ships and must match existing equipment in color, material type, and dimensions. This acquisition will be conducted as a sole source procurement under FAR 6.302-1, utilizing commercial and simplified acquisition procedures, with the justification that Whiting Door Manufacturing Corp controls the design and production of this intellectual property and no alternative suppliers can provide equivalent items. The government has indicated that authorized small business distributors may express interest to potentially convert this to a competitive procurement, though the decision remains at the government's discretion. The solicitation is anticipated to be posted on September 18, 2025, with quotes due approximately on September 22, 2025.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside, and Whiting Door Manufacturing Corp, located in Akron, NY with CAGE code 3E3E3, is identified as the brand name manufacturer. The contract will be a firm-fixed price supply contract with delivery required within 30 days after receipt of order or best expedited delivery available. Authorized distributors must provide documentation from the original equipment manufacturer when submitting quotes, and the procurement is specifically for the SRF-JRMC Yokosuka C500 activity. The requirement falls under NAICS code 339999 for All Other Miscellaneous Manufacturing and PSC code 2090 for Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment. The government file indicates this is document number N6275851396900 and emphasizes the critical need for exact fit and function compatibility with existing shipboard equipment.