Grommet

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure 48 units of a 15-fiber rubber grommet with Shore A 55 +/- 5 durometer hardness, manufactured according to detailed technical specifications provided in the solicitation documents. The grommet must meet precise dimensional requirements, including a .678-inch overall diameter with 15 holes of .085-inch diameter, and must comply with MIL-HDBK-454 workmanship standards with a maximum surface finish of 125 microinches and burr removal not exceeding .015 inches. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ) that will be evaluated on a lowest price, technically acceptable basis, with evaluation factors including technical capability, price, and delivery capability. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), provide a valid CAGE code and DUNS number, and comply with Buy American requirements and federal supply chain traceability regulations. The response deadline is December 1, 2025, with delivery required by December 8, 2025, providing a compressed timeline for both proposal submission and contract fulfillment.

This procurement is set aside as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) contract under NAICS code 336310 (Motor Vehicle Gasoline Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1,050 employees, meaning only certified WOSBs are eligible to compete. The contract will utilize firm fixed pricing with payment through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system, and no incumbent contractor information is identified in the available documents. Delivery is required to Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard in Hawaii, representing the place of performance for this defense logistics requirement. The total contract value is not explicitly stated in the solicitation documents, though it encompasses the 48 grommet units plus associated shipping costs. The solicitation emphasizes compliance with various federal regulations regarding additive manufacturing restrictions and potential quality inspections, with the contractor required to maintain detailed records of manufacturing processes and supply chain documentation.