FIBERGLASS CLOTH
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 Department of the Navy / NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support Mech is soliciting proposals for Fiberglass Cloth. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and seeks a specific part number (8451S) from ALPHA ASSOCIATES INC. for use in nuclear reactor applications. Proposals are due July 16, 2026.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and design of Fiberglass Cloth to meet specified requirements. The cloth must be provided in rolls, each 50 yards in length and 38 inches wide. It must be in accordance with manufacturer ALPHA ASSOCIATES INC. (09079) and Part Number 8451S. The contract explicitly excludes mercury or mercury-containing compounds from being intentionally added or coming into direct contact with the hardware or supplies.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business
- Product Service Code: 4470 (Nuclear Reactors)
- Response Due: July 16, 2026, 8:30 PM ET
- Published: June 16, 2026
Key Requirements & Instructions
Contractual documents will be issued electronically. The order of precedence for document conflict resolution is specified, with amendments taking highest precedence. Contractors must comply with specified revisions of documents and obtain written approval for using other revisions. Requests for delivery date extensions or waivers/deviations must include justification and an evaluation demonstrating no impact on quality, form, fit, or function. A Certificate of Compliance (DI-MISC-81356) is required at the time of material delivery. Packaging must adhere to MIL-PRF-23199 and MIL-DTL-24466 requirements, with specific clarifications provided for cleanliness controls. The packaging label shall be marked "CLOTH,FIBERGLASS".
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes detailed explanations for various blocks of the DD Form 1423 (Contract Data Requirements List), covering aspects like inspection, acceptance, distribution statements, submission frequency, and pricing groups. Nuclear reactor publications not available from BPMI e-commerce must be requested from the Contracting Officer, requiring "need-to-know" certification.