Gasket Material

Nashville Electric Service has issued solicitation Z5547 for the procurement of medium grade cork neoprene blend gasket material sheets measuring 36 by 36 inches with a 1/8 inch thickness. The material must adhere to strict technical specifications, including a compression of 400 PSI at 25 to 35 percent, a specific gravity of 0.63 to 0.72, a minimum tensile strength of 250, and a recovery rate of 80 percent. Hardness must be between 60 and 70 Shore A, and the material must meet specific volume change requirements for ASTM Oil 1, ASTM Oil 3, and Fuel A. Only Blue RD 1/8-BR84 and Dodge 1/8-E88T brands are acceptable, as alternate brands will not be considered. Bids must be submitted through the Bid Center by 2:00 pm local time on the closing date of November 18, 2026. Offerors are required to specify their earliest delivery in calendar days, which will be a factor in the award decision. Vendors are responsible for resolving any discrepancies between the part numbers and descriptions by contacting the procurement contact, Shanna Faulk, prior to the deadline. Performance will take place in Nashville, Tennessee.