SOUND ABSORBING PANELS
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 (NAVSUP FLC SIGONELLA NAPLES OFFICE) has issued a Pre-Solicitation Notice for the procurement and installation of Sound Absorbing Panels for the OCHR OPC HR Naples facility at Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Italy. This is for a commercial product, and the Government intends to solicit quotes directly from a limited number of sources, with no separate public solicitation planned. Interested companies should submit a capability statement and SAM registration. The general response date for this pre-solicitation is May 29, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for Sound Absorbing Panels with specific technical specifications:
- Acoustic Performance: Minimum Noise Reduction Coefficient (NRC) of 0.90.
- Core Material: High-density mineral wool, fiberglass, or recycled PET felt, with a minimum density of 6 lbs/ft³.
- Outer Covering: Commercial-grade, acoustically transparent, and fire-retardant fabric.
- Panel Thickness: Minimum 2 inches standard; 4 inches required for enhanced low-frequency absorption.
- Dimensions: Average size of 2' x 4' for wall partitions; acoustic baffles or clouds for ceilings.
- Certifications: Must meet American (ASTM E84 Class A, ASTM C423, ANSI S3.5-1997) and European standards (CE Marking preferred; EU Ecolabel preferred).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Pre-Solicitation Notice (intent to issue a solicitation for a commercial product below the Simplified Acquisition Threshold).
- Acquisition Strategy: Direct solicitation of quotes from at least three limited sources; no public solicitation planned.
- Set-Aside: Not specified in this notice.
- Delivery Address: Naval Support Activity (NSA) Naples, Italy, OCHR OPC HR Naples.
- Delivery Date (Panels): 31 July 2026.
- Pre-Solicitation Response Due: May 29, 2026.
- Published: May 13, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
This notice is not a request for competitive quotes. Interested and capable companies should submit a capability statement and a copy of their SAM registration to the provided Points of Contact. Information received will be retained as market research.
Points of Contact
- Purchasing Agent: Pasquale Stile (pasquale.stile.ln@us.navy.mil, +390815682437)
- Contracting Officer: Sebastiano Paciello (sebastiano.paciello.ln@us.navy.mil, +390815684057)