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MAT, REINFORCING, FIB

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SPE8E5-26-T-3501Federal

Submission Closed07/13/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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NAICS: 325220

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Material Certification and Supply of HDPE StockThe contract involves the supply of certified high-density polyethylene raw material that must meet specific drawing specifications and include traceable material certificates to ensure full compliance and quality assurance. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, designated for small business concerns as defined by the Small Business Administration, and falls under NAICS code 325220 for plastic material and resin manufacturing. The opportunity was posted on July 9, 2026, with a response deadline of July 20, 2026, and is managed by the Naval Air Warfare Center under the Department of Defense. All materials must be sourced and documented to maintain traceability back to the original production batch, ensuring adherence to stringent military and industrial standards. Performance of the contract is expected to support defense-related manufacturing needs, though the exact location of performance is unspecified.

Naval Air Warfare Center

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FILAMENT, ADDITIVE MThe contract is for the procurement of one unit of filament, additive M, identified by NSN 9330017089709, under solicitation SPE8E5-26-T-3505 issued by the Defense Logistics Agency. Delivery is required within 20 days of order placement, with an original required delivery date of June 30, 2026, and shipment must be FOB origin. The delivery destination is the Field Maintenance Shop in Johnston, Iowa, with a bulk break point at a nearby warehouse. Shipping must be conducted by the fastest traceable means, explicitly prohibiting parcel post. Packaging and labeling must strictly follow MIL-STD-129, and all packaging requirements are governed by the DLA Master List of Technical and Quality Requirements, particularly RA001, RP001, and IP025, which supersede commercial standards like ASTM D3951. If the material is classified as hazardous under FED-STD-313, it must be packaged per IP025; otherwise, commercial packaging per ASTM D3951 applies, though always subject to DLA Master List precedence. Markings must include the Unit of Issue and Quantity per Unit Pack as specified, and barcoding is implicitly required through MIL-STD-129 compliance. All contracts subject to this solicitation must comply with a comprehensive set of Federal Acquisition Regulation and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement clauses, including but not limited to combating trafficking in persons, employment eligibility verification, sustainable products, hazardous materials handling, cybersecurity safeguards, and prohibition of hexavalent chromium. Payment must be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow, and all delivery documents must be properly rendered through this system. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination, with the government retaining authority over evaluation of conformity to specifications. The contractor must adhere to hazard communication standards, provide required safety data sheets, and ensure all hazardous materials are properly labeled. Representations regarding small business status and unique entity identifiers are required, with additional disclosures necessary for covered defense telecommunications equipment or services. No pricing information is finalized in the solicitation, with unit and total price fields left blank; contract value remains undefined. The contract includes deviation-based clauses from FAR and DFARS, reflecting updated policy controls, and contains no options or extensions as part of this solicitation.

Defense Logistics Agency

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Domestic Production of Plant-based Carbon Fiber Precursors in Support of Hypersonic ApplicationsThe United States Navy is seeking solutions to establish a domestic source of plant-based carbon fiber precursors for use in thermal protection systems critical to hypersonic applications. Currently, rayon-based carbon fibers—essential for their superior thermal performance over alternatives like PAN and pitch-based fibers—are not produced in the U.S. and are sourced from overseas, primarily European suppliers, creating supply chain vulnerabilities. The domestic production of rayon fibers halted in 1997 due to environmental concerns tied to the traditional viscose process, and while global trends are moving toward non-toxic cellulose-based production methods, no alternative fibers have yet been validated for use in high-performance carbon phenolic composites. This effort requires the development and characterization of a new plant-based precursor material that can be reliably carbonized into a fiber meeting the structural and thermal requirements of hypersonic systems. The successful contractor must be a U.S.-owned small business with fewer than 500 employees and must be capable of obtaining and maintaining a Secret-level security clearance and facility, as work in Phase II may involve classified information. Compliance with the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual is mandatory, and the contractor must be able to safeguard classified material throughout the project lifecycle. This initiative is part of a broader national imperative to secure critical materials for defense and space applications and reduce dependence on foreign supply chains.

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Defense Logistics Agency

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24 days ago

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AI Contract Overview

The contract pertains to the procurement of reinforcing fiber material, identified by the NSN 9340-01-461-9887, with a single unit requested under purchase request 7017276732. The solicitation, numbered SPE8E5-26-T-3501, was posted on July 1, 2026, with responses due by July 13, 2026, and is issued by the Defense Logistics Agency under the Department of Defense. This is a federal acquisition opportunity with no specified set-aside classification or NAICS code. The material is intended for use in defense applications requiring reinforcement properties, though specific performance locations and contact details are not provided. Interested parties can access the full solicitation details through the official DIBBS platform using the provided UI link.

General Info

Procurement of reinforcing fiber NSN 9340-01-461-9887 by DLA for defense use, solicitation SPE8E5-26-T-3501.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics AgencyView Agency

NAICS

325220 - Artificial and Synthetic Fibers and Filaments ManufacturingView NAICS

Place of Performance

Set-Aside

NONE

Documents

(1)

SPE8E5-26-T-3501.pdf

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PhaseClosed

PostedJul 1

Solicitation

Response DeadlineJul 13

Deadline has passed

Submission Closed

07/13/2026, 05:00:00 PM UTC

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

Contacts1 person available

OfficeUS

Organization / Agency

Department Of Defense → Defense Logistics Agency

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Office AddressUS

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Full Description

MAT, REINFORCING, FIB NSN/Part Number: 9340-01-461-9887 Purchase Request: 7017276732QTY: 1