80--SEALER,SURFACE

Quick Summary

The Department of the Navy, specifically NAVSUP WEAPON SYSTEMS SUPPORT MECH, has issued a solicitation for SEALER,SURFACE under a Total Small Business Set-Aside. This requirement is pursuant to Emergency Acquisition Flexibilities (EAF) and is rated DO/DX for national defense. Proposals are due by February 9, 2026.

Scope of Work

This contract requires the manufacture and delivery of SEALER,SURFACE materials. Key requirements include:

• Source Control Item: Only government-approved sources will be considered. New suppliers must undergo extensive qualification and testing prior to award. Offerors must provide proof of prior approval or qualification data.
• Mercury-Free: Materials must contain no metallic mercury and be free from contamination, critical for submarine/surface ship systems. Any functional use of mercury requires written approval.
• Security Clearance: A Government Security Clearance is required, with all classified material to reside at the Valencia, CA site (CAGE 0G1Z3), as the Mount Laurel, NJ site (CAGE 22354) lacks clearance.
• Certifications: A Certificate of Conformance (COC) or Certificate of Acceptance (COA) is required with each SHT material, including test reports and traceability to the material batch. This satisfies the laboratory/material testing part of receipt inspection.
• Marking: Items must be identified in accordance with MIL-STD-130.
• Delivery: CLIN 0001AA requires delivery within 180 days.

Contract & Timeline

• Type: Solicitation
• Product Service Code: 8010 (Paints, Dopes, Varnishes, And Related Products)
• Set-Aside: Total Small Business
• Proposal Due: February 9, 2026, 8:30 PM EST
• Published: January 6, 2026

Evaluation

NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg will consider past performance in the evaluation of offers, in accordance with FAR 13.106(a)(2).

Additional Notes

• The resultant award will be issued bilaterally, requiring contractor acceptance.
• Contractual documents are considered 'issued' upon deposit in mail, facsimile, or electronic commerce methods.
• Payment instructions are via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
• Access to drawings, if included, must be requested on SAM.gov and followed up with an email to the listed POC.