INSULATION, PIPE, Brand or Equal: K-FLEX

SOL #: N0040626QS166Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND

BREMERTON, WA, 98314-5100, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

Electrical Insulators And Insulating Materials (5970)

Set Aside

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

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/7ae9aa48e9c545c49dc2373efa361511/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 24, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 27, 2026

Submission Deadline

Mar 3, 2026, 5:00 PM

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 FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND is soliciting proposals for INSULATION, PIPE, Brand or Equal: K-FLEX to be delivered to Sasebo, Japan. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for pipe coverings, sheet, and insulation. The material must comply with specific military and NAVSEA standards. Proposals are due March 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.

Scope of Work

This solicitation is for a brand name or equal requirement for K-FLEX 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.
Detailed list of specific pipe covering and sheet insulation items with varying sizes, quantities, and part numbers.
Packaging and marking must comply with ASTM-D-3951 and specific government requirements.

Contract Details

Type: Firm-Fixed-Price award.
Period of Performance (Deliveries): April 3, 2026, to April 17, 2026.
Destination: Sasebo, Japan. No parts will ship to Bremerton, Washington.
NAVSUP WSS Transportation will coordinate shipping at no cost to the contractor. Any additional fees (tariffs, duties, taxes, customs) must be included in line items.

Submission & Evaluation

Proposal Due Date: March 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
Questions: Must be submitted one day prior to the closing date.
Evaluation: The most advantageous offer will be selected based on technical factors (including delivery date), price, and past performance, with no specific order of importance.
Offerors must note any exceptions to the solicitation's terms. Quotes for "equal" products must include specifications for evaluation.
Invoices will be submitted via WAWF.

Eligibility

This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside in accordance with FAR 19.5.
Interested "AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTORS" of K-FLEX or equal products must identify their interest, capability, and provide authorization documentation from the OEM.
Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM.gov).