Specific Mooring lines
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 Naval Air Warfare Center, Weapons Division, China Lake, CA intends to procure Specific Mooring lines under a Firm Fixed-Price contract. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. The solicitation details specific requirements for plasma, 12-strand mooring lines with varying lengths and configurations. Offers are due June 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM.
Scope of Work
This procurement is for specific mooring lines, including:
- Item 0001: Three (3) 43 FT LOA (Eye-to-Eye) Plasma, 6 ½ inch circumference, 12-strand ropes. Pier side requires a thimble eye (Sampson Product Code 933), and barge side requires a 13 FT eye with no chafe gear.
- Item 0002: Two (2) 93 FT LOA (Eye-to-Eye) Plasma, 5 ½ inch circumference, 12-strand ropes. Pier side requires a 2 FT 6 INCH eye, and barge side requires a 1 FT eye.
- Item 0003: Two (2) 41 FT 6 INCH LOA (Eye-to-Eye) Plasma, 6 ½ inch circumference, 12-strand ropes. Pier side requires a 3 FT eye, and barge side requires a 2 FT eye. All items must be new, and proof of authorized distributorship is required.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 4010 (Chain And Wire Rope)
- Offer Due Date: June 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM
- Delivery Requested By: September 30, 2026
- Published Date: May 27, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be based on Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), with the government intending to award without discussions. Offerors must submit a separate quote, a capability statement to demonstrate technical acceptability, and propose a firm delivery date. Proof of authorized distributorship and confirmation that items are new are mandatory.
Additional Notes
- All interested parties must maintain an 'Active' SAM registration. Processing new or updated SAM registrations, including the notarized letter requirement, can take several days.
- Contractors must be certified through Defense Logistics Information Services (DLIS) to access Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) within Contract Opportunities.
- Invoicing and payment will be processed through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF); vendors must be registered in WAWF.
- Early delivery is accepted at no additional cost.