Foam - Closed Cell Polyethylene

SOL #: W519TC-26-Q-A064Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSE

Dept Of The Army

W6QK ACC-RI

ROCK ISLAND, IL, 61299-0000, United States

Place of Performance

NAICS

Urethane and Other Foam Product (except Polystyrene) Manufacturing (326150)

PSC

Plastics Fabricated Materials (9330)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/abf0a00d1a3743f1b13f2ef2ab63330e/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 21, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 18, 2026

Submission Deadline

Jan 31, 2026, 12:00 AM

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 Army, Rock Island Arsenal (ACC-RI), is soliciting quotes for Closed Cell Polyethylene Foam. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) award. The government intends to award to the lowest-priced, responsive, and responsible vendor. Quotes are due by January 31, 2026.

Scope of Work

This solicitation requires the procurement of various types and sizes of Black Cross-Linked Closed Cell Polyethylene Foam, manufactured to A-A-59135, Class 1, Grade A standards. Key specifications include:

Density: 4 lbs/cubic Ft.
Construction: No tears, seams, or separations; 1 piece construction or lamination to desired thickness.
Sheet Size: Must be purchased in 4' X 6' (48"X72") sizes.
One specific item requires red, 1/8" thick, 30-60 LBS PER CUBIC FOOT foam backing, made from expanded PVC sheet, closed cell, per drawing 11B4550176.

Contract Details

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price (FFP).
Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). NAICS code 326150 (Urethane and Other Foam Product Manufacturing), Size Standard 750 employees.
Place of Performance: Rock Island Arsenal, IL 61299.
Payment: Will be completed via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
Certificate of Conformance (COC): Required for all shipments.
Shipping: Quotes must include shipping to Rock Island Arsenal, IL 61299. On-time delivery is critical.

Submission & Evaluation

Submission: Vendors must submit quotes. Discussions are not anticipated, but clarifications may be sought.
Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest-priced, responsive, responsible vendor whose quote conforms to RFQ requirements and represents the lowest total evaluated price.
Quote Validity: Quotes must be valid for 60 calendar days.
Response Due: January 31, 2026.

Additional Notes

Shipments must be marked with the Order number TBD. Specific instructions regarding visitor access, safety, law enforcement, security, and fire prevention at Rock Island Arsenal are provided in the solicitation.