Foam - Closed Cell Polyethylene
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 Army, Rock Island Arsenal, has a requirement for Closed Cell Polyethylene Foam. This is a Solicitation for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) award, set aside for Total Small Business. The government intends to award to the lowest-priced, responsive, responsible vendor. Quotes are due by 6 PM, February 9, 2026.
Scope of Work
This opportunity 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. Specific requirements include a density of 4 lbs/cubic Ft., absence of tears, seams, or separations, and 1 pc. construction or lamination to desired thickness. Sheets must be purchased in 4' X 6' (48"X72") sizes. One item also specifies 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).
- Payment: Will be completed via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
- Certificate of Conformance (COC): Required for all shipments.
- Place of Performance: Rock Island Arsenal, IL 61299.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission: Quotes must include shipping to Rock Island Arsenal, IL 61299.
- Mandatory Review: Bidders MUST REVIEW THE DRAWING (11B4550176P_DRAW A.pdf) to provide a quote.
- 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. Discussions are not anticipated.
- Quote Validity: Quotes are valid for 60 calendar days.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The NAICS code is 326150 (Urethane and Other Foam Product Manufacturing), with a size standard of 750 employees.
Key Dates
- Published Date: February 4, 2026.
- Quote Due Date: February 9, 2026, by 6 PM.
Contact Information
- Primary: Andrew Owens (andrew.m.owens16.civ@army.mil)
- Secondary: Sophia Muckenfuss (SOPHIA.L.MUCKENFUSS.CIV@ARMY.MIL)