Panel, false deck

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure 119 false deck panels for SRF Sasebo, Japan through a small business solicitation. The panels must meet precise military specifications, including MIL-PRF-32664 Type-1, Class-1, Form-1, Group-1 standards, with specific requirements for areal weight, thickness, dimensions, and a marbleized blue surface color. The procurement will be conducted as a firm fixed-price supply contract with FOB origin shipping point, utilizing NAICS category 326199 for plastics product manufacturing. Evaluation criteria will focus on technical acceptability and vendor past performance, with quotes due by 12:00 PM on March 27, 2025. Interested vendors must carefully review the detailed solicitation document to ensure complete compliance with all specifications.

This solicitation is exclusively set aside for small businesses with a size standard of 750 employees, effectively limiting competition to smaller manufacturers. The total order comprises five different sheet quantities: 50, 22, 20, 18, and 9 sheets, totaling 119 panels, each measuring 0.56 inches thick and sized at 4 ft x 8 ft. Shipping will require a wooden crate for protection, and the panels are intended for use at the SRF Sasebo facility in Japan. While specific award value is not explicitly stated, the contract represents a targeted procurement for specialized maritime equipment. The solicitation number N00406-25-Q-0403 identifies this specific opportunity, which was posted on March 18, 2025, with a response deadline of March 27, 2025.