Tarpaulins

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking tarpaulins for the USS BLUE RIDGE (LCC19) located in Yokosuka, Japan through Solicitation N0040625Q0268. The procurement involves 13 panels of military-grade tarpaulins made from 18oz Vinyl Coated Polyester (VCP) material, with specific technical requirements including 7/8" stainless steel spur grommets spaced 8 inches on center and conformance to MIL-C 43006 TYPE-1 and MIL-A-A-55308 standards. The government will evaluate offers based on best value, considering price, delivery lead times, and past performance, with submissions due by February 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM PDT. Potential bidders must submit any questions to the Contracting Officer, Chastity Cowans, no later than 3 days before the closing date. Special packaging and marking requirements include conformance to MIL-STD-2073-1 and ISPM Publication No. 15 for wood packaging.

This solicitation is a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 314910 (Textile Bag and Canvas Mills) with a size standard of 500 employees. The procurement will result in a firm-fixed-price purchase order with door-to-door delivery to Kanagawa, Japan 238-0041, and shipping costs must be included in quotes. The government intends to make a single award for all items, and bidders quoting less than the entire effort may be deemed unacceptable. Panel specifications include multiple types with varying dimensions, such as end panels measuring 6' tall x 9'5" wide, a short panel measuring 3' tall x 41'10" wide, a main panel measuring 60' wide x 54' long, and side panels measuring 6' tall x 10'9.5" wide. Deliveries require 72-hour advance notification to the specified point of contact in Yokosuka, and this is a new requirement with no incumbent contractor.