USNS APALACHICOLA CARPET AND DOORWAY MATERIAL
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 MSCHQ NORFOLK, is soliciting quotes for carpet and doorway material for the USNS APALACHICOLA. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity. The procurement is for marine grade carpet and reducer strips, with delivery required in Norfolk, VA. Quotes are due by May 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the procurement and delivery of:
- Marine Grade Carpet: 925 square feet, Empire Blue appearance, skein-dyed for colorfastness, 3-ply construction, woven loop structure, .173 pile height, 42.5 ounces per square yard durability, and exceeding ASTM E648 radiant panel standards for fire safety.
- Reducer Strips: 48 linear feet for doorways.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for Commercial Products and Commercial Services.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5).
- NAICS Code: 314110 (Size Standard: 1500 employees).
- Period of Performance: Delivery required on or before June 1, 2026.
- Response Due Date: May 7, 2026, at 1:00 PM EDT.
- Published Date: April 21, 2026.
- Place of Performance: Norfolk, VA, United States.
Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated on a lowest-priced technically acceptable basis. Technical evaluation will confirm that quoted parts meet all solicitation requirements, including specified delivery dates and part numbers. Price will be assessed for reasonableness. Vendors should note that standard commercial terms and conditions may be considered a material defect and lead to rejection.
Submission & Additional Notes
- Submission Method: Email quotes to the contracting officer and contract specialist identified in block 9 of the SF1449. Quotes must be in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.
- FAR Clauses: The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference.
- Payment: Will be processed via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).
- Inspection and Acceptance: Will occur at the destination.