Sheet, rubber

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure rubber fabricated materials, specifically sheet rubber components identified by NSN 1H-9320-016743384-D7 (TDP VER 004). This pre-solicitation notice indicates the agency's intent to solicit offers from qualified vendors capable of meeting the technical specifications and delivery requirements for this commodity. The procurement will be evaluated based on the vendors' ability to meet the technical data package requirements and deliver the materials to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine. While the specific evaluation criteria have not been detailed in this pre-solicitation notice, offerors should anticipate that factors such as pricing, quality compliance, delivery capability, and past performance will likely be considered. The solicitation is expected to be released, with a proposal due date of May 4, 2026, providing interested small businesses with approximately four months from the posting date in December 2025 to prepare their submissions.

This procurement opportunity is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, restricting competition to qualified small business entities. The contract calls for the delivery of six sheets of rubber material to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, with the specific technical version and quantity clearly defined in the technical data package. No incumbent contractor information or specific award value has been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice, though interested parties should monitor the Federal Procurement Data System and SAM.gov for the formal solicitation release and any additional contract details. The relatively modest quantity of six sheets suggests this may be a replacement or maintenance requirement rather than a large-scale production contract. Small businesses interested in this opportunity should begin preparing their technical and administrative responses now to meet the May 4, 2026 deadline.