BRAND NAME OR EQUAL SEALANT
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
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 Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Crane, under the Department of the Navy, has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (N00164-26-Q-0141) for BRAND NAME OR EQUAL SEALANT. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of specific PPG Aerospace sealant part numbers. Offers are due by May 6, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
Scope of Work
NSWC Crane requires the following sealants, which must be "BRAND NAME OR EQUAL" to PPG Aerospace products:
- PPG Aerospace - P/N 2201B001CA654SK: Quantity 150
- PPG Aerospace - P/N 1775B002AM654SK: Quantity 48
Detailed Salient Characteristics specify the precise chemical compositions and concentration ranges for the required materials:
- Material for PR 2201 B 1 Part A: Includes bis-[4-(2,3-epoxipropoxi)phenyl]propane, Phenol polymer with formaldehyde, calcium carbonate, Wollastonite, [3-(2,3-epoxypropoxy)propyl]trimethoxysilane, carbon black, zinc oxide, and (benzothiazol-2-ylthio)succinic acid.
- Material for PR 2201 B 1 Part B: Includes Nickel, Natural graphite, Isopropyl alcohol, and Cobalt.
- Material for PR 1775: Includes Manganese Dioxide, Hydrogenated Terphenyl, Carbon Black, Terphenyls, 1,3-Diphenyl Guanidine, and Talc.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation, issued pursuant to FAR Part 13 procedures.
- Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- Issue Date: April 29, 2026.
- Offer Due Date: May 6, 2026, 2:00 PM Eastern Time.
- Delivery Date: On or before June 15, 2026.
- FOB: Destination.
Evaluation
Award will be based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) approach. Evaluation factors include technical approach, delivery, and past performance. A technically acceptable quote must meet or exceed the specified requirements and salient characteristics.
Eligibility & Registration
- Contractors must be properly registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov.
- Registration in the Joint Certification Program (JCP) is required to receive controlled attachments. Information on JCP is available at https://public.logisticsinformationservice.dla.mil/PublicHome/jcp/default.aspx.
Submission & Additional Notes
- Offers shall be e-mailed to Jaclyn.m.bailey5.civ@us.navy.mil.
- All required information must be received by the closing date and time.
- Vendors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for any amendments to this solicitation. Only offerors who provide a quote will be notified of changes made after the closing date.