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 NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, on behalf of CFAY Port Operationss, is soliciting proposals for Pusher Knees and Fenders. This requirement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside for the procurement of work boat large boat push knees and rubber fender replacement parts. The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Proposals are due March 2, 2026, at 8:00 AM PST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the supply of four (4) shipsets of push knees and associated hardware and four (4) sets of solid rubber fenders. All items must be new, unused, and defect-free, accompanied by documentation certifying authenticity, a comprehensive instruction manual, and a catalog for replacement parts. The fendering 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". Detailed specifications, including diagrams, a bill of materials for 316 SST fasteners and Schuyler D Rubber, and specific fender dimensions, are provided in the amended drawing. The project involves replacing existing D-fenders with new solid block square fenders. Delivery is required at US Naval Base Yokosuka, CFAY Port Operations Department, Yokosuka, Japan.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS: 332510 (Size Standard: 750 employees)
- Brand Name or Equal: Duramax Marine, LLC Push Knees, Associated Hardware, and Solid Rubber Fenders, or equal.
- Delivery Date: By March 31, 2026
- Proposal Due: March 2, 2026, at 8:00 AM PST
- Questions Deadline: March 1, 2026 (one day prior to closing)
Evaluation
Proposals will be evaluated based on technical capability (including delivery date), price, and past performance, with no order of relative importance specified. Bidders must quote the entire effort; partial quotes may be deemed unacceptable. Invoices and receiving reports will be submitted via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
Additional Notes
Prospective offerors are responsible for downloading the solicitation from SAM.gov and monitoring for amendments. Registration in the System for Awards Management (SAM) at http://www.sam.gov is required to submit a quote or receive an award. All questions should be directed to Kristen Lorena at kristen.g.lorena.civ@us.navy.mil.