DUCT,FLEXIBLE
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 Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Puget Sound is soliciting proposals for Flexible Ducting (DUCT,FLEXIBLE) to be delivered to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF in Bremerton, WA. This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside for a Firm Fixed-Price supply contract. The solicitation includes a clause for obligations in advance of fiscal year 2026 funding due to a government shutdown. Offers are due by November 14, 2025.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the procurement of two types of flexible ducting:
- 5" ID x 25' LG: Black, 2-ply polyester/neoprene coated with spring steel wire helix, listed UL-94-V-0 and labeled (Flexaust CWGP or Hi-Tech Duravent 2PN). Proof of UL certification is required prior to purchase.
- 6" ID x 25' LG: Black, 2-ply polyester/neoprene coated with spring steel wire helix, listed UL-94-V-0 and labeled (Flexaust CWGP or Hi-Tech Duravent 2PN). Both types must be marked with "FIRE RESISTANT PROPERTY OF US NAVY" (painted or ink printed) and palletized if not shipped via small parcel service.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price supply contract, utilizing commercial and simplified acquisition procedures (FAR Parts 12 and 13.5).
- Delivery: FOB Destination to Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF, Bremerton, WA.
- Required Delivery Dates: January 26, 2026 (for 350 Each of 5" duct) and February 13, 2026 (for 350 Each of 6" duct).
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS: 336220 (Motor Vehicle Body and Trailer Manufacturing).
- Product Service Code (PSC): 4720 (Hose And Flexible Tubing).
- Response Due: November 14, 2025, 8:00 PM PST.
- Published Date: November 12, 2025.
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes/proposals by the due date. Key submission requirements include:
- Completing pricing for each CLIN.
- Providing CAGE code.
- Completing all representations and certifications.
- Providing manufacturer information for proposed items, especially for "equal-to" materials for technical evaluation.
- Returning all pages of the completed original solicitation package, signed.
- Including lead time for delivery (FOB destination).
- Ensuring current registration in SAM.gov.
- If required, contractors must have a current NIST SP 800-171 assessment (DFARS 252.204-7019). Evaluation factors will include Technical, Price, and Performance.
Additional Notes
All questions must be submitted via email to naomi.larson@dla.mil. Offerors are responsible for downloading the RFQ and monitoring for amendments. Contractors will require Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credentials for base access. Payment will be made via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF). Inspection level is QA 4 - 7 days inspection at destination.