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CERAMIC FIBER
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The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Norfolk at Norfolk Naval Shipyard is soliciting bids for a Firm Fixed Price, Single Award Contract to supply ceramic fiber wire, specifically Type K thermocouple wire, part number A31-209113. The order consists of ten rolls of 20 AWG wire, each roll measuring 1000 feet. This wire features a ceramic fiber braid insulation capable of withstanding continuous temperatures up to 2200°F and intermittent exposure to 2600°F, making it suitable for high-temperature applications such as heat treating, furnace temperature surveys, and kilns. The contract strictly requires all materials to be new with no grey market items permitted. This procurement is set aside entirely for small businesses under NAICS code 335929 (Other Communication and Energy Wire Manufacturing) with a size standard of 1000 employees. Award criteria focus on technical compliance, urgency reflected by best delivery, and lowest price. The solicitation number SPMYM126Q4002 will be posted on or about December 19, 2025, with proposals due by 1:00 PM EST on January 2, 2026. All solicitation documents and amendments will be accessible electronically via SAM.gov, requiring vendors to register on the interested vendor list for this opportunity. Vendors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award, and responses are to be submitted via email to Pamela Velez at pamela.velez@dla.mil, including the solicitation number in the subject line. No paper copies or faxed solicitations will be provided, and no grey market or used items will be accepted.
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Place of Performance
Portsmouth, VA, 23709, USASet-Aside
Timeline
Submission Closed
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Full Description
SYNOPSIS:
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime Norfolk at Norfolk Naval Shipyard (NNSY) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Single Award Contract for the item listed below. The required item is for commercial items prepared in accordance with the information in FAR Part 13 and FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with the additional information included in this notice.
***NO GREY MARKET ITEMS AS ALL ITEMS/MATERIAL MUST BE NEW***
The Contract Line Items (CLINs) is as follows:
CLIN 0001
CLIN 0001 - 53282100
CERAMIC FIBER WIRE PT#A31-209113
CF / CF SSOB-20-KK
20AWG X 1000FT
MFR: Pt# A31-209113
QTY: 10 (1000 FEET)
U/I: RO
General Product Specifications
Type: Type K Thermocouple (Chromel/Alumel)
AWG: 20 AWG (American Wire Gauge), typically a solid conductor with a diameter of approximately 0.032" (0.8 mm)
Insulation: Ceramic fiber braid on individual conductors and the overall jacket
Temperature Range:
Continuous use up to approximately 2200°F (1205°C)
Intermittent use up to approximately 2600°F (1430°C)
Color Code: Typically all white insulation with the negative wire having a white braid and the positive wire also having a white braid. Note: This differs from standard ANSI color coding for extension grade wire (yellow/red).
Accuracy: Standard Limits of Error (SLE) thermocouple grade wire (e.g., +/- 2.2°C or +/- 0.75%, whichever is greater).
Construction: Two-wire parallel construction.
Applications: Heat treating, furnace temperature surveys, kilns, and other extremely high-temperature environments.
The requirement will be solicited as a total small business set aside. The NAICS code applicable to this procurement is 335929, Other Communication and energy Wire Manufacturing with a size standard of 1000 employees. The Product Service Code is 6145. Award will be made based on the technical, “Urgency” Best delivery, lowest price. The solicitation document incorporates provisions and clauses in effect through FAC 2024-01 and DFARS Change Notice 10/30/2023.
The anticipated delivery date for this acquisition is 30 Days ARO. The solicitation, any documents related to this procurement, and all amendments issued will be in electronic form only.
The solicitation number is SPMYM126Q4002 and it is expected to be available on or about 19 DECEMBER 2025 and posted to SAM.gov, https://sam.gov/ Quotes will be due by 1:00 PM EST on 02 JANUARY 2026. Responses to the solicitation notice shall be emailed to the attention of Pamela Velez at pamela.velez@dla.mil. Please make sure that the solicitation number (SPMYM126Q4002) is included in the subject line of any email correspondence. Emails without subject lines will not be read because of security issues.
Potential offerors are hereby notified that the solicitation and any subsequent amendments will only be available by downloading the documents at www.SAM.gov (Contracting Opportunities). The Government is not responsible for inability of the Offeror's to access solicitation documents posted. Prospective Offeror's should also register at on the interested vendor list under SPMYM126Q4002. No telephone or FAX requests will be accepted, and no hardcopy solicitation/amendment will be mailed or faxed.
All responsible sources may submit a proposal which may be considered by the Government. By submitting a quote, the offeror will be self-certifying that neither the principal corporate officials nor owners are currently suspended, debarred, or otherwise ineligible to receive contracts from any federal agency. Failure to do so may represent grounds for refusing to accept the proposal. By submission of a proposal, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract resulting from the solicitation, except for awards to foreign vendors for work to be performed outside the United States. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements by calling 1-866-606-8220, or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov. All questions shall be submitted in accordance with the solicitation, dates and procedures. Please direct all questions regarding this requirement to Pamela Velez at pamela.velez@dla.mil.
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