Stuffing tube

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is procuring a Stuffing Tube under a brand name specific acquisition from JO-KELL, utilizing Commercial and Simplified Acquisition Procedures under Federal Acquisition Regulation Parts 12 and 13. This procurement is categorized under the Machine Shops NAICS code (332710) and Electrical Hardware and Supplies PSC category (5975). The Government will award a firm-fixed price supply contract based on competitive responses from authorized small business distributors. The acquisition will be negotiated as a brand name procurement per FAR 6.302-1, with the Government maintaining sole discretion to determine whether competitive procurement is warranted based on responses to this pre-solicitation notice. The solicitation is anticipated to be posted to Beta.Sam on December 17, 2025, with quotes due on December 29, 2025. Prospective offerors should direct questions to Stormy A. Caudill at stormy.a.caudill.civ@us.navy.mil and are responsible for monitoring the Beta.Sam.Gov website for any amendments or updates to the solicitation.

This procurement is designated as a Total Small Business set-aside, limiting competition to qualified small business distributors, with JO-KELL identified as the incumbent or preferred brand name supplier. The notice does not specify the quantity of Stuffing Tubes required, the contract value, or a specific timeline for performance beyond the quote submission deadline of December 29, 2025. All requirements, specifications, applicable clauses, provisions, shipping instructions, and invoicing information are contained in the attached solicitation document available on Beta.Sam.Gov. The Government has indicated that the contracting officer is currently teleworking and requests that all communications be conducted via email or Microsoft Teams during working hours. Interested small business distributors should submit their proposals or expressions of interest by the December 29, 2025 deadline to ensure consideration for this acquisition.