Coolant Supply and Material Management

The contract provides for the supply of approved coolant fluids, including Hocut 795, and the comprehensive management of associated materials required for scheduled coolant changes and responses to contamination events at Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia. This subcontract is specifically designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA regulations, ensuring that only small businesses are eligible to compete, and it falls under the NAICS code 424690 for other miscellaneous nondurable goods merchant wholesalers. The work is critical to maintaining operational readiness and safety at the shipyard by ensuring clean, properly regulated coolant systems in naval vessels and facilities. All materials must meet stringent quality and compatibility standards to prevent system degradation or operational failure. The solicitation was posted on April 23, 2026, with a response deadline of May 23, 2026, at 12:00 PM, offering a four-week window for qualified small business vendors to submit proposals. The contract falls under the Department of Defense and is managed by the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, with performance exclusively located at the Portsmouth site. While specific point of contact details are not provided, the work requires precise logistics, strict adherence to environmental and safety protocols, and reliable inventory management to support both routine maintenance and emergency scenarios. Vendors must demonstrate the capability to supply certified fluids and coordinate material handling in a high-security, mission-critical naval environment.