Usns kaiser bulkhead material

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command is soliciting quotes for bulkhead materials for the USNS KAISER, specifically marine panel and batten products meeting specialized technical specifications. The procurement includes nine contract line items (CLINs) for various marine panel and omega batten configurations in stainless steel and galvanized options, with quantities ranging from 10 to 20 units per line item. All bulkhead panels must be 19mm thick and meet N-Class division specifications with an N-30 fire rating, providing 30 minutes of fire integrity. Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quoter based on items' technical capability, compliance with requirements, and pricing. The quote submission deadline is January 26, 2026, at 1:00 PM Pacific Time, with quotes to be submitted via email to james.r.davenport60.civ@us.navy.mil. A questions and answers document was updated on January 12, 2026, providing clarification on technical specifications.

This solicitation is set aside as a Total Small Business opportunity with a size standard of 500 employees, falling under NAICS code 332312 (Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing) and PSC code 2040 (Marine Hardware and Hull Items). No specific award value or budget range is disclosed in the available documentation. Delivery is required as soon as possible, with contractors required to provide manufacturing lead times and estimated delivery dates as part of their quotes. The materials will be shipped to the MSC BATS Warehouse in San Diego, California, marked for the USNS KAISER. The procurement will be issued as a firm-fixed price purchase order, and all materials are subject to duty-free entry requirements along with compliance with various federal acquisition regulations, electronic payment instructions, and contractor manpower reporting requirements.