Procure Submarine Hydro-Pneumatic Fenders

This solicitation, numbered N6264926QK002, seeks the procurement of two Yokohama-brand, original, vertically positioned, 50kPa submarine hydro-pneumatic fender systems, each measuring 3.3m x 10.6m, along with one fender maintenance kit containing air and water hoses with gauges and a rubber repair kit. The requirement, initially issued as a sole source for Yokohama products, has been amended to a brand name or equal acquisition model, allowing qualified offers of equivalent products subject to strict technical acceptability criteria defined in the revised Statement of Work and Evaluation Factors. All offers must be submitted in U.S. dollars under a firm fixed-price arrangement, and responses must be complete and submitted on an “all or none” basis, including a signed SF 1449, detailed price breakdown, and technical documentation such as data sheets, drawings, or brochures certifying compliance with ISO-17357-1:2014 standards. Products must be new only, with no refurbished or gray market items permitted, and must undergo rigorous testing including dimensional inspection, air-leakage, hydrostatic-pressure, parallel and angular compression, durability, compression-recovery, and puncture-resistance tests. The contract is subject to multiple regulatory frameworks including DFARS 252.225-7042 mandating that all offerors be duly authorized to operate and do business in South Korea, with non-Korean prime contractors required to provide proof of incorporation to demonstrate compliance. Additional clauses include the Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate, Trade Agreements--Basic, and mandatory representations under SAM, including certifications related to defense telecommunications, foreign wage controls, and prohibitions on procurement from sanctioned regions. Performance is required at Fleet Activities Chinhae in Changwon, Gyeongnam, South Korea, with delivery due within 120 to 150 days after award and the entire contract period ending five months after award. Inspection and acceptance occur at the destination by the designated Technical Point of Contact, and all payments must be processed through the Wide Area WorkFlow system using specified DoDAAC codes. Offers are due by June 25, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Korea Standard Time, and inquiries must be submitted in writing via email to the Contract Specialist by the stated deadline; verbal requests are prohibited. The procurement is managed by Nav