Cushioning Pads
Overview
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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 Undersea Warfare Center Division, Newport (NUWCDIVNPT) has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ N6660426Q0306) for the purchase of Cushioning Pads. This requirement is intended to be awarded on a sole-source basis to Elantas North America, LLC, as they are the original manufacturer, to prevent critical delays in Fleet delivery. Despite the sole-source intent, the solicitation is unrestricted. Quotes are due by May 11, 2026.
Scope of Work
NUWCDIVNPT intends to purchase specific interface support pads:
- Interface Support Pads (Middle): 28 units (Government Drawing JCM-14045-001)
- Interface Support Pads (Lower): 101 units (Government Drawing JCM-14043-001)
- Data: 1 Lot (Exhibit "A", CDRLs, Not Separately Priced)
- Optional CLIN 0005: Interface Support Pads (Lower), quantities 1-81, ceiling $40,000.
Contract Details
- Type: Request for Quotation (RFQ)
- NAICS Code: 325211 (Small Business Size: 1,250 employees)
- PSC: 1450 (Guided Missile Handling And Servicing Equipment)
- F.O.B. Destination: Newport, RI 02841-1708
- Cybersecurity: CMMC Level 2 (Self) required for contractor information systems.
- Payment: Wide Area Workflow (WAWF)
- Unique Item Identifiers (UIDs): Required for items with a Government unit acquisition cost of $5,000.00 or more.
Submission & Eligibility
- Quotes Due: Monday, May 11, 2026, by 2:00 p.m. (EST).
- Submission Method: Email directly to Meaghan DeMarco at meaghan.d.demarco.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- Requirements:
- Valid Joint Certification Program (JCP) certification to access Distribution D and export-controlled drawings.
- NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment (not more than 3 years old) to receive drawings.
- Registration in the System for Award Management (SAM).
Additional Notes
Drawings are designated Distribution D and export controlled; requests must be emailed to Meaghan DeMarco with specific information. The solicitation includes various FAR and DFARS clauses.