Inflatables

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime (DLA Maritime) has issued a sole source solicitation for 282 4-inch inflatable closure rubber bladders and canvas covers with lanyard loops, specifically from COB Industries. The procurement, identified as SPMYM225Q0845, requires contractors to submit a complete solicitation packet including CAGE code, manufacturer details, country of manufacturing, and delivery lead time. Potential bidders must comply with NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity requirements, with an exception for Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) items. To be considered responsive, vendors must fully complete the solicitation, sign specific sections, and submit electronically via email (jack.edwards@dla.mil) or fax (360-476-4121) by January 28, 2025. Evaluation criteria will focus on meeting technical specifications, compliance with government requirements, and timely submission of all required documentation.

This solicitation is designated as a total small business set-aside, targeting small business contractors for a procurement at the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, WA. The specific items are natural rubber bladder/canvas covers functioning as Foreign Material Exclusion (FME) barrier plugs with technical requirements including a 25" rubber neck with Schrader valve and maximum inflation pressure of 15 PSI. The current manufacturer, COB Industries from West Melbourne, FL, is the sole source provider, having been previously tested and approved for use across multiple equipment sizes. The procurement aims to secure direct replacement parts for existing systems, with an estimated delivery date of April 30, 2024. Waterfront personnel are already familiar with these specific components, which are designed to accommodate unique orifices in piping and equipment.