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Expanded Cellular Core Material Manufacturing

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Federal

Response Deadline07/27/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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The contract seeks the manufacture and supply of expanded cellular core material, known as CELLU, with strict technical requirements: each unit must measure 4 inches thick by 36 inches wide by 96 inches long, feature a cell size of 3/16 inch, maintain a density of 4.0 pounds per cubic foot, and withstand a maximum service temperature of 250°F. The material must fully comply with DLA RA001 standards and be completely free of plastics and ozone-depleting substances to meet environmental and performance mandates. This is a total small business set-aside under the SBA program, classified under NAICS code 326160, and issued as a subcontract by the Department of Defense through its San Diego office. The solicitation was posted on July 20, 2026, with responses due by July 27, 2026, and all performance obligations are expected to be fulfilled under the terms set by the Defense Logistics Agency. The procurement is accessible via the DIBBS platform for qualified small businesses intending to submit proposals.

General Info

Small business contract for 4x36x96 inch CELLU core material meeting DLA RA001, no plastics or ozone-depleting substances.

Agency

Department Of Defense → SAN DIEGOView Agency

NAICS

326160 - Plastics Bottle ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

US

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SBA

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Timeline

PostedJul 20

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Response DeadlineJul 27

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07/27/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTCin 6 days

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AgencyDepartment Of Defense → SAN DIEGO

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Manufacture and supply of expanded cellular core material (CELLU) with precise technical specifications: 4" thick × 36" wide × 96" long, 3/16" cell size, 4.0 lbs/ft³ density, and 250°F max service temperature, compliant with DLA RA001 and free of plastics and ozone-depleting substances.

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