Tile, 24X36

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure 1,800 units of a specific tile with National Stock Number 1H-2090-015737200-ST. This pre-solicitation notice indicates a complex procurement process that requires stringent engineering source approval from the design control activity. The contract aims to maintain high-quality standards for a specialized tile product, with award contingent upon the offeror, product, and manufacturer meeting specific qualification requirements in accordance with FAR clause 52.209-1. The solicitation emphasizes the critical nature of preserving unique design capabilities, engineering skills, and manufacturing/repair knowledge. Potential offerors must understand that the approved source(s) retain essential data rights and technical knowledge critical to part quality. The pre-solicitation was posted on April 17, 2025, with responses due by June 2, 2025, providing interested contractors approximately six weeks to prepare their submissions.

This opportunity is not designated with a specific set-aside classification, meaning it is open to a broad range of potential contractors. The procurement falls under the Product Service Code (PSC) 2090 for Miscellaneous Ship and Marine Equipment, suggesting the tile has specialized maritime applications. While specific award value is not disclosed, the requirement for 1,800 units implies a potentially significant contract. The solicitation requires that any alternate source must qualify through procedures approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity, which adds complexity to the bidding process. Contractors interested in this opportunity must demonstrate extensive technical expertise and the ability to meet rigorous qualification standards set by the naval engineering design control activity. The procurement process emphasizes maintaining technical continuity and preserving critical manufacturing knowledge specific to this specialized tile product.