PUSHER KNEES AND FENDERS
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 NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, is soliciting proposals for Pusher Knees and Fenders for CFAY Port Operations. This is a Firm Fixed-Price contract, procured on a Brand Name or Equal basis for Duramax products. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Proposals are due by February 25, 2026, at 8:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks the procurement of WORK BOAT LARGE BOAT PUSH KNEES AND RUBBER FENDER REPLACEMENT PARTS. Key deliverables include:
- Four (4) shipsets of push knees and associated hardware.
- Four (4) sets of solid rubber fenders.
- All items must be new, unused, and free from defects.
- Required documentation includes certification of authenticity and compliance, a comprehensive instruction manual for installation, operation, and maintenance, and a catalog for identifying potential replacement parts.
- Items must meet specific requirements, including "High tensile strength 6"x8" solid block squared fender Brand Name or Equal to Duramax 6"x8X DB300 Solid Rectangular 2000T".
- Unique Item Identification and Valuation (DFARS 252.211-7003) is required for delivered items with a government unit acquisition cost of $5,000 or more.
- An attached drawing (CCB #FY25-0018 – Attachment 1) details the requirement to replace existing D-fenders with new solid block square fenders on the vessel's bow section.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business.
- NAICS Code: 332510 (750 employees size standard).
- Brand Name or Equal: Duramax Marine, LLC Push Knees, Associated Hardware, and Solid Rubber Fenders, or equal.
- Period of Performance: Delivery is required by March 31, 2026.
- Place of Performance: US Naval Base Yokosuka, CFAY Port Operations Department, Yokosuka, Japan.
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: February 25, 2026, at 8:00 AM PST.
- Questions Deadline: One day prior to the solicitation's closing date.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical (including delivery date), price, and past performance. These factors are not listed in any specific order of relative importance.
- Proposals must quote the entire effort; partial quotes may be deemed unacceptable.
- Invoices and receiving reports will be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
- Offerors must be registered in the System for Awards Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov.
Additional Notes
This requirement is being procured using FAR Part 12 and 13 Procedures. All questions should be submitted to Kristen Lorena at kristen.g.lorena.civ@us.navy.mil. No telephone or FAX requests will be accepted.