Plasma line (ROPE)

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is procuring one specialized PLASMA HICO 123 X 12 rope measuring 2-1/2" in diameter (Size 7.5) with 60MM specifications, requiring a net length of 1500' with 36" on one end only, manufactured specifically by Cortland and totaling 530,000 pounds. This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ 51205166) represents a brand name procurement for commercial items to be delivered to Norfolk Naval Shipyard. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and provide detailed capabilities statements including lead times and specifications along with separate price breakdowns. The evaluation will be conducted using Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) criteria, with delivery required within 30 days after contract receipt under FOB Destination terms. Questions must be submitted by 9:00 AM EST on August 1, 2025, with quotes due by 2:00 PM EST on the same date.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside opportunity under the Total Small Business classification, restricting participation to qualified small business entities. The solicitation does not identify any incumbent contractors or current service providers for this specialized rope requirement. While no specific contract value is disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement involves a single unit of this heavy-duty maritime rope weighing 530,000 pounds. The place of performance is Norfolk Naval Shipyard Building 276 in Portsmouth, Virginia, where the rope will be delivered to the receiving department. The solicitation incorporates comprehensive Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, with particular emphasis on small business participation requirements and cybersecurity compliance standards.