Procure Asphaltum Compound material
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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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 Naval Surface Warfare Center Indian Head Division (NSWC IHD) is soliciting quotes for the procurement of Asphaltum Compound material. This is a Small Business Set-Aside opportunity for a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) purchase order using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The material is required for delivery to Indian Head, Maryland. Quotes are due by May 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the manufacture and delivery of 5,130 LBS of Asphaltum compound, specifically MIL-DTL-3301D w/amendment 1. The material must be suitable for lining the BLU-117 A/B 2,000-Pound. Key requirements include:
- Manufacturing and delivering the specified quantity of Asphaltum compound.
- Ensuring packaging meets minimum labeling requirements.
- Complying with Department of Transportation (49 CFR) regulations for transportation.
- Delivery to Indian Head, MD 20640.
- Providing a Certificate of Analysis (NAVSEA) confirming material compliance.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Small Business Set-Aside
- NAICS: 324122 (Business Size Standard: 1100 employees)
- Product Service Code: 8030 (Preservative And Sealing Compounds)
- Quote Due: May 11, 2026, 3:00 PM EST (COB)
- Published: April 13, 2026
- Estimated Value: Quotes are NOT TO EXCEED $350,000.00 (Simplified Acquisition Threshold).
Evaluation
Award will be made to the responsible vendor whose quote is most advantageous to the Government, based on a Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) evaluation. Evaluation factors, in order of importance, are:
- Technical: Quotes must address all requirements in the RFQ and Statement of Work (SOW).
- Price: Quotes must include all applicable costs and not exceed $350,000.00. The Government intends to award without discussions but reserves the right to conduct them if necessary.
Submission Requirements
Quote packages must be sent via email to IHD_Code0261@us.navy.mil by the deadline. The package must include a cover sheet with:
- Official Company Name
- Point of contact (name, email, phone number)
- DUNS number and Cage Code Contractors must comply with safety and security requirements for NSWC IHD. Payment requests and receiving reports will be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).