Yokahama or Equivalent Submarine Fenders
Closed Pre-Solicitation Posted
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- Solicitation number
- N6817126SS801
- Agency
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Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 326299 All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing
- PSC
- 2040 Marine Hardware And Hull Items
- Place of performance
- Souda Bay Kriti Greece
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
Naval Supply Systems Command is issuing a Sources Sought notice for two Yokahama or equivalent submarine fenders with response due by July 7, 2026. This is a market research request only; the Government does not obligate to award a contract on the basis of responses and will not pay for preparation of submitted information.
The fenders must meet specific technical specifications: nominal diameter of 4.5 meters, nominal length of 9 meters, high-strength rubber outer skin in black, with a minimum two-year manufacturer's warranty. The fenders must comply with ISO 17357-1:2014 (Ships and marine technology—Floating pneumatic rubber fenders) and be classified as heavy-duty, hydro-pneumatic type. Critical performance requirements include unsinkability with continued functionality even if the outer skin is punctured, high-capacity kinetic energy absorption to handle extreme dynamic loads during submarine berthing without transferring excessive force back to the hull, and low reaction force to maintain low hull pressure and prevent submarine hull damage.
All information submitted is voluntary and becomes Government property. Respondents should not expect feedback, contract commitment, or reimbursement of costs incurred in responding. Naval Supply Systems Command will use responses for planning and market research purposes only.
Notice text
REQUEST FOR INFORMATION/SOURCES SOUGHT
Two (2) Yokahama or Equivalent Submarine Fenders with the following technical characteristics:
Dimensions:
- Nominal Diameter: 4.5 meters
- Nominal Length: 9 meters
Construction:
- Outer Skin: High Strength Rubber
- Color: Black.
- Warranty: Minimum of two (2) year manufacturer's warranty
- ISO 17357-1:2014: Ships and marine technology — Floating pneumatic rubber fenders.
- Type: Heavy-duty, hydro-pneumatic fenders. The fender must be unsinkable and remain functional even if the outer skin is punctured.
- High-Capacity Kinetic Energy Absorption: Must absorb extreme dynamic loads generated during submarine berthing without transferring excessive kinetic energy back to the hull.
- Low Reaction Force / High Stand-off Protection: Must maintain low hull pressure to prevent damage to submarine.
**Any information submitted by respondents to this request is strictly voluntary. This is not a request for proposal, request for quotation, or invitation for bid, nor does its issuance obligate or restrict the Government to an eventual acquisition approach. The Government does not intend to award a contract on the basis of responses from this RFI or pay for the preparation of any information submitted or for the use of such information. All information received from this RFI will be used for planning and market research purposes only.
Respondents are advised that the Government is under no obligation to provide feedback with respect to any information submitted. All submissions become Government property and will not be returned. This RFI is issued solely for information purposes. It does not constitute a Request for Proposal (RFP) or a promise to issue an RFP in the future. This RFI does not commit the Government to contract for any supply or service in any manner. Respondents are advised that the U.S. Government will not pay for any information or administrative costs incurred in response to this RFI; all costs associated with responding to this RFI will be solely at the interested parties’ expense. Not responding to this RFI does not preclude participation in any future RFP, if any are issued.**
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Yokohama or Equivalent Submarine Fenders - NSA Souda Bay Amendment 04 | Award Notice | |
| Yokohama or Equivalent Submarine Fenders - NSA Souda Bay Amendment 04 | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation |
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