Manufacture of Marine-Grade Flotation Logs with Structural Steel Core

The contract calls for the fabrication of 100 marine-grade flotation logs, each equipped with a UV-stabilized LLDPE encasement, a polystyrene foam core for buoyancy, and an integrated internal steel channel made of ASTM A572 Grade 50 to ensure structural strength and durability under demanding aquatic conditions. All units must be fully factory-assembled to exacting dimensional tolerances and certified to meet strict buoyancy requirements, ensuring consistent performance across the entire batch. The manufacturing process must adhere to industry standards for long-term marine exposure, with quality control measures embedded throughout production to guarantee compliance and reliability. This is a total small business set-aside under SBA regulations, designated for firms classified as small businesses under NAICS code 326199, and is administered by the Department of Defense through the W071 Endist Portland office. Proposals are due by May 21, 2026, and the work is to be performed at a facility located in Foster, Oregon, with a ZIP code of 97345. The contract type is a subcontract, and the solicitation was posted on May 11, 2026, with all bids required to be submitted through the designated SAM.gov portal to be considered valid.