AQUASEAL Zipper- Brand Name Mandatory
Overview
Buyer
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Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ) for the procurement of 160 AQUASEAL zippers, specifically P/N VFWBOR-101 SF1TZ Z PU31B N-ANTI TS-NEWH (LONG) (GOV), LENGTH 210. This is a Brand Name Mandatory requirement, justified by the need for a pre-tested and approved product for nuclear use, ensuring timely provision to an active waterfront project. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due by Monday, March 2, 2026, at 11:30 AM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for 160 units of the specified AQUASEAL zipper. Due to its critical application in nuclear use, the brand name is mandatory to avoid extensive re-testing and potential delays to ongoing projects. Vendors must include freight costs in their pricing and provide technical literature for the exact unit being quoted. The required delivery date is March 13, 2026.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (Request For Quotation - RFQ)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- NAICS Code: 339993 - Fastener, Button, Needle, and Pin Manufacturing
- Size Standard: 750 Employees
- Response Deadline: Monday, March 2, 2026, 11:30 AM EST
- Required Delivery Date: March 13, 2026
- Place of Performance: Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, ME 03904
- Published Date: February 24, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Offers must be emailed to the primary point of contact, Lauren LeDuc, at lauren.w.leduc.civ@us.navy.mil. All vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Award will be based on a Best Value tradeoff, considering the following criteria in order:
- Technical Acceptability: Proposals must document meeting all technical requirements. Unacceptable technical submissions will lead to rejection.
- Delivery Schedule: Preference for the fastest delivery date after technical acceptability.
- Price: Lowest Price Technically Acceptable after considering the delivery schedule.
- Past Performance: Vendors should submit details for at least three relevant projects performed within the last five years. Pricing data for all line items must be included in the quote.
Additional Notes
This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2025-06 and DFARS Change Notice 2025-1110. The brand name justification highlights that the specific AQUASEAL zipper has been tested and meets chemical quality requirements for nuclear applications, and re-testing would prevent timely provision to an active waterfront project.