STRING, NOMEX

DLA Maritime Pearl Harbor has issued solicitation SPMYM4-26-Q-3033 for the procurement of 80 spools of fire-resistant braided Nomex/Kevlar cord. The required material must be 1/8 inch in diameter, featuring a Kevlar/Aramid braided core with a 1600 denier Nomex sleeve and a clear polyurethane finish. The cord must meet specific technical standards, including a minimum tensile strength of 750 lbs and compliance with 46 CFR 164.009-15 regarding non-combustible materials for merchant vessels. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside, and the government intends to award the contract to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) offeror based on technical capability, estimated time of delivery, and price. Offerors must submit their quotes via email to the Contracting Officer, Wongduean Guajardo, no later than the specified deadline. Submissions must include essential business data such as CAGE code, SAM registration status, Tax ID, and business size, as well as specific details regarding the delivery schedule to Pearl Harbor and prompt payment terms. If an offeror proposes an "or equal" brand, they must provide the make, model, and supporting literature. The contract includes various regulatory requirements, such as Buy American provisions, cybersecurity protections for covered defense information, and strict packaging and marking standards in accordance with MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129. Delivery is required on or before December 12, 2025, to the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard.