Mattresses

The United States Marine Corps is conducting a sources sought notice for 350 specialized mattresses to be used at the Marine Corps Recruit Depot (MCRD) Parris Island. The procurement seeks small businesses operating under NAICS code 337910 to provide detailed information about their capabilities to manufacture navy blue nylon mattresses with extremely precise specifications. Potential vendors must submit comprehensive documentation including their small business status, GSA/FSS contract details, cage code, DUNS number, and contractor capabilities statement. The government requires vendors to be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and demonstrate the ability to produce mattresses meeting rigorous performance standards. The pre-solicitation notice was posted on May 6, 2025, with responses due by May 9, 2025, indicating a tight timeline for potential contractors to express interest.

This procurement is designated as a total small business set-aside, focusing on supporting smaller manufacturing enterprises. The mattresses must meet extremely detailed technical requirements, including specific dimensions of 36" wide, 77-80" in length, and 8" thick, with a complex construction involving 312 innerspring coils, multiple quilting layers, and a polyurethane-coated blue nylon waterproof ticking. Critical performance requirements include being crack-resistant, stain-resistant, antimicrobial, bedbug-resistant, fluid-proof, non-allergenic, odor-free, flame retardant, and anti-static. The manufacturing specifications are intricate, requiring lock-stitched seams with Kevlar thread and inverted seams to prevent fluid absorption. While no specific award value is mentioned, the requirement for 350 mattresses suggests a significant procurement opportunity for qualified small business manufacturers in the mattress production sector.