Lead Brick Ballast

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) is seeking to procure 83,000 pounds of lead brick ballast for the AN/SLQ-32(V)7 BLK 3 system installation on DDG-100. The procurement is being conducted by the Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane through a solicitation (N0016425Q0613) structured under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13 procedures. Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and will be evaluated based on three primary criteria: ability to meet the compressed delivery timeline, acceptable past performance via SAM/FAPIIS, and price competitiveness. The solicitation requires specific lead bricks measuring 3.125" x 3.125" x 14" that conform to QQ-L-171 Grade B specifications. Offers must be submitted via email to Kelly.l.kapanzhi.civ@us.navy.mil by April 14, 2025, at 12:00 PM Eastern Time.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside, targeting businesses in the Nonferrous Metal Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding category (NAICS 331491). The contract requires delivery of the lead brick ballast to Vigor Marine Harbor Island in Seattle, Washington, with a target delivery date of May 1, 2025. While specific contract value details are not explicitly stated, the procurement will be executed as a firm fixed-price contract. The quantity of 83,000 pounds of lead bricks represents the total procurement volume for this solicitation. Unloading of the materials will be handled by shipyard personnel at the delivery location. Interested small businesses must ensure they meet all registration requirements and can demonstrate compliance with the technical specifications outlined in the Statement of Work.