EPDM Rubber Spool and Tube Manufacturing

The contract specifies the manufacture of custom-molded EPDM rubber spools with integrated internal fabric reinforcement, designed for use in naval expansion joints. These components must meet strict performance and durability standards to withstand harsh marine environments, including exposure to saltwater, extreme temperatures, and mechanical stress. The fabrication process requires precision molding techniques and the use of high-grade ethylene propylene diene monomer rubber with embedded textile reinforcement to ensure structural integrity, flexibility, and long-term resistance to degradation. Quality control protocols must be in place to verify material composition, dimensional tolerances, and mechanical properties in accordance with naval specifications. This is a subcontract opportunity categorized as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under the SBA program, reserved exclusively for small businesses to promote equitable contracting practices. It falls under NAICS code 326220, which pertains to rubber product manufacturing, and is issued by the Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound on behalf of the Department of Defense. Proposals must be submitted by the deadline of July 31, 2026, and all work is expected to be performed in support of naval vessel maintenance and repair operations, with no designated place of performance specified beyond the general requirement to fulfill defense-related logistics needs.