Heat trace cable

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime (DLA Maritime) is soliciting a small business contract for heat trace cable to be delivered to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington. The procurement is being conducted as a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Parts 12 and 13.5, with specific requirements for a firm fixed-price supply contract. Potential vendors must complete pricing for each Contract Line Item Number (CLIN), provide a CAGE code, complete all representations and certifications, and submit manufacturer information. Key submission requirements include maintaining current System for Award Management (SAM.gov) registration and addressing potential NIST SP 800-171 compliance, with an exemption for Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) items. All questions regarding the solicitation must be submitted via email to naomi.larson@dla.mil, and offers are due by December 17, 2024.

The solicitation is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS category 333414 for Heating Equipment Manufacturing, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of 4520 for Space and Water Heating Equipment. The specific procurement involves 5,000 feet of heat trace cable with detailed technical specifications, including 5 watts/ft, specific dimensional requirements, and compatibility with 120 AC single voltage/phase. Delivery is required by January 25, 2025, to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard location. Successful awardees will be required to provide manufacturer traceability documentation upon contract award. The procurement targets a specific cable type, potentially comparable to Chromalox Inc. part number SRL5-1CR, with strict adherence to material specifications and performance criteria. Vendors must carefully review all solicitation documents and ensure complete compliance with the detailed requirements to be considered for the contract.