INSULATION, PIPE, Brand or Equal: K-FLEX
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, specifically NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND, is soliciting quotes for Brand Name or Equal K-FLEX Pipe Insulation Covering and Sheet. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of insulation materials to be delivered to Sasebo, Japan. The solicitation closes on March 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the supply of pipe covering and sheet insulation. Key requirements include:
- Compliance with EB4013 or MIL-PRF-32514, and NAVSEA Standard Item Number 009-11.
- Specific MIL-PRF-32514 requirements: Type I (anti-sweat/refrigerant), Grade A (unlagged), Class 1 (-20 to 180 F), Form 1 (Tubular), and Form 2 (Sheet).
- ArmaFlex products are explicitly not acceptable.
- Packaging and marking must comply with ASTM-D-3951 and specific government requirements.
- Delivery destination is Sasebo, Japan; no parts will ship to Bremerton, Washington. NAVSUP WSS Transportation will coordinate shipping at no cost to the contractor. Offerors must include any tariffs, duties, taxes, and customs fees in line items.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price award.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- Period of Performance (Deliveries): April 3, 2026, to April 17, 2026.
- Award Structure: Single award for all items.
- Invoicing: Via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: March 3, 2026, at 12:00 PM local time (Pacific Standard Time).
- Questions Due: One day prior to the closing date.
- Evaluation Factors: The most advantageous offer will be selected based on technical factors (including delivery date), price, and past performance. These factors are not in any specific order of relative importance.
- Submission Requirements:
- Specify Manufacturer, Country of Origin (COO), and After Receipt of Order (ARO) / estimated time of arrival.
- Confirm shipping to Sasebo, Japan.
- Provide pertinent specifications for "equal" products.
- Note any exceptions to solicitation terms.
- Eligibility: Offerors must be registered in SAM. Authorized distributors of K-FLEX or equal products must provide OEM authorization.
Additional Notes
Prospective offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation from SAM.gov and monitoring for amendments. Contact Denise Manor at Denise.e.manor.civ@us.navy.mil for inquiries.