Primer coating - and other replacement parts

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime is seeking to procure primer coating and replacement parts for hull repair applications aboard U.S. Naval submarines, specifically for Seawolf-class and Virginia-class vessels. The procurement includes six line items of coatings and sealants identified by Federal Supply Class codes and National Item Identification Numbers, with pricing required across multiple quantity ranges. Offerors must hold or be able to obtain a Secret-level facility security clearance and comply with classified material handling procedures, including Operations Security requirements and National Industrial Security Program standards. Evaluation will be conducted using trade-off procedures with non-cost factors—including technical approach, security management, testing capabilities, past performance, and small business participation at a 30% goal—weighted approximately equal to price, with contract award made to the proposal offering the best overall value. The proposal deadline is May 29, 2026, with technical proposals limited to six pages addressing manufacturing and production execution plans, security clearance capabilities, and First Article Testing and production testing plans.

This solicitation carries no small business set-aside designation. The contract is structured as an Indefinite-Delivery Indefinite-Quantity award with a three-year base period and two optional one-year extension periods, for a total potential duration of five years, with a guaranteed minimum contract value of $500.00 and a maximum aggregate ceiling of $21,510,957.26 across multiple awardees. Estimated annual demand quantities vary significantly by line item, ranging from 1 to 12,873 units depending on the specific product. All work will be performed in the United States, with proposals to be submitted to jennifer.elliott@dla.mil, and the Government Contracting Activity is SPRMM1 DLA Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, with point of contact Ishmael Palmer.