Low Temperature Insulation
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.
Notice of Intent to Sole Source
Requirement Description: Research, development, laboratory-scale formulation, prototype production, and material characterization for advanced solid rocket motor internal insulation materials capable of meeting extreme low-temperature operational requirements. Deliverables include test data, prototype-scale material lots, material samples, reports, and supporting documentation.
Sole-Source Rationale: R.E. Darling Co., Inc. (REDAR) is the only responsible source with the proprietary formulations, specialized personnel, and large-scale rubber-processing infrastructure needed to meet NAWCWD performance and schedule requirements. A Sources Sought Notice was posted to SAM.gov on 19 September 2024 under PR N68936-24-R-0043, and REDAR was the only respondent.
Response Instructions: This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, interested parties may submit a capability statement demonstrating clear and convincing evidence that competition is possible.
Responses must include:
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Demonstrated technical capability to meet low-temperature insulation performance requirements
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Evidence of access to required proprietary data or equivalent qualified technology
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Ability to deliver production-scale material within the required timeframe
Responses are due no later than: Date 15 days After Posting
Submit to:
Contract Specialist: Erin Villar Email: erin.m.villar.civ@us.navy.mil
Contracting Officer: Brian Gillead: Email: larry.b.gillead.civ@us.navy.mil
Subject line: Response to Notice of Intent to Sole Source – N6893624R0043
Disclaimer: Information received will be used solely to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. The Government is not responsible for costs associated with responding to this notice.