Whse stock mech seal fibre resin FY25

The Bureau of Reclamation is procuring 4 mechanical end section seals made of fiber resin composite for warehouse stock purposes in fiscal year 2025. These specialized seals must meet precise technical specifications including a 6-segment ring design with a total outer ring diameter of 139.025 inches, total inner ring diameter of 135.152 inches, height of 2.125 inches, and width of 2.020 inches. The seals must be constructed from high load bearing composite aramid fabric reinforcement impregnated with thermosetting resin, meeting specific tensile and compressive strength requirements with strict dimensional tolerances. The solicitation was originally issued on August 5, 2025, with the closing date subsequently extended via amendment to August 19, 2025 at 1700 local time. The amendment also removed the term "oil soaked" from the original product description while maintaining all other technical requirements.

This procurement is designated as a 100% small business set-aside under NAICS code 339991 (Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing) with a size standard of 600 employees. No current contractors or incumbents are specifically identified in the documentation, though the technical specifications reference Fort Worth Gasket & Supply part number 725150-02-00 or equivalent as a baseline. The contract requires delivery by February 27, 2026, with performance taking place at the Bureau of Reclamation warehouse facility in Grand Coulee, Washington. The solicitation follows standard commercial item procurement procedures under Standard Form 1449, with Paula Gross serving as the designated contracting officer. While no specific contract value is disclosed in the available documentation, the procurement involves a relatively small quantity of highly specialized industrial sealing components with precise engineering tolerances.