PAINT SYSTEM
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 DLA MARITIME - PUGET SOUND is soliciting proposals for a PAINT SYSTEM, specifically 30 gallons of ANTIFOULING, SHIP HULL, and SPECIAL PURPOSE TOPSIDE HULL paint. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The paint must meet stringent military specifications (MIL-PRF-24647) and be delivered to Bremerton, WA, by May 29, 2026. Proposals are due by May 27, 2026, at 03:00 PM.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the provision of 30 gallons of paint, supplied in 5-gallon cans. The paint must be ANTIFOULING, SHIP HULL, and SPECIAL PURPOSE TOPSIDE HULL paint, compliant with MIL-PRF-24647, Type 1, Class 1, 2, Grade A, B, Application 1. Key specifications include a maximum VOC content of 400 GPL, RED color, and no heavy metals. The product must have a minimum of 85% shelf-life remaining upon receipt. The preferred manufacturer is Sherwin Williams, P/N N51R301, or an approved equal.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 325510 (Paint and Coating Manufacturing)
- Size Standard: 1000 employees
- Delivery: FOB Destination Bremerton, WA, by May 29, 2026.
- Payment: Via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit a signed and completed solicitation packet electronically via SAM.gov, or by email/fax to jack.edwards@dla.mil. Required information includes CAGE code, lead time, manufacturer, and country of origin. Proposals for "equals" must include detailed specifications for evaluation. Evaluation will consider price and other factors, with non-price factors being significantly more important than price.
Key Requirements & Notes
- NIST SP 800-171: Required for contractors unless items are Commercial Off The Shelf (COTS) and identified as such.
- Documentation: Hazardous Material and Material Safety Data Sheets, Certificate of Compliance (via WAWF), Marine Paint Labeling Certification, and Marine Coating "As Supplied" VOC Certification and Data Sheet forms are mandatory.
- Base Access: Contractors require a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential for base access, and deliveries must pass through the base Truck Inspection Station.
- Contact: JACK EDWARDS, JACK.EDWARDS@DLA.MIL.