Ropes & Cords
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 the Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton, is soliciting proposals for Ropes & Cords (Solicitation M0068126Q0043) to procure various types of ropes and accessory cords for climbing, rescue, rigging, and general utility operations. This acquisition is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The place of performance for inspection and acceptance is the Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, CA. Offers are due by May 04, 2026, at 04:30 PM Local Time.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide commercial-grade, durable ropes and cords resistant to abrasion and environmental conditions, capable of supporting technical rope operations. Key items include:
- Static Line Rope: Approx. 3/8 inch diameter, 656 ft, minimum 6744 lbs tensile strength.
- WaterLine Rope: Approx. 7/16 inch diameter, 600 ft, floating, yellow.
- Heavy-Duty Dynamic Rope: Approx. 11.2 mm diameter, 200 meters, olive drab, 30-40% flexibility.
- Super Static Rope: Approx. 7/16 inch diameter, 600 ft, black, less than 5% flexibility.
- Accessory Cord - Utility: Approx. 6 mm diameter, 200 meters, red.
- UltraLine Rope: Approx. 1/4 inch diameter, 300 ft, lightweight.
- Prusik / Accessory Cord: Approx. 8 mm diameter, 200 meters, blue.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Implied Firm Fixed Price for each item.
- Period of Performance: Delivery within 60 calendar days from the Date of Award.
- Set-Aside: 100% Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 339920 (Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing), Size Standard: 750 employees.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: May 04, 2026, 04:30 PM Local Time.
- Submission Format: Quotes must be organized into Volume I (Price Quote) and Volume II (Technical Quote), including a Cover Sheet.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) basis, considering price, technical capability, past performance, and delivery timeline.
Additional Notes
The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions, and requirements for representations and certifications. Prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment apply. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the Mountain Warfare Training Center, Bridgeport, CA. FOB Details are Contractor Destination. The primary contact is Gabriel Lopez (gabriel.lopez@usmc.mil, 7609321666).