STRING, NOMEX

This solicitation, issued by DLA Maritime Pearl Harbor, requests quotes for the supply of a fire-resistant braided Nomex/Kevlar cord with a 1/8-inch diameter, delivered in 1,000-foot spools. The procurement is a firm fixed-price contract set aside exclusively for small businesses under the SBA’s Total Small Business Set-Aside provisions (FAR 19.5), targeting NAICS code 314994. The item must meet detailed technical specifications including compliance with maritime fire safety standards and federal marking requirements (MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130) for military property, ensuring permanent, legible, and machine-readable identification. The braided cord is to feature a Kevlar core capable of holding a knot under 750 pounds load, covered by a braided Nomex sleeve with a polyurethane finish. Delivery is required by December 12, 2025, with destination inspection and acceptance at the Pearl Harbor Naval Shipyard. Offerors must submit their quotations electronically via email by October 30, 2025, using solicitation number SPMYM4-26-Q-3033, and include all representations and certifications as required by FAR provisions. Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror, with evaluation factors including technical capability, estimated delivery date, and price. The contract incorporates numerous FAR and DFARS clauses addressing commercial product acquisition, supply chain security, labor standards, ethics and compliance, and prohibitions on certain telecommunications equipment. Payment will be processed electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The solicitation places emphasis on compliance with federal acquisition regulations related to subcontracting, reporting requirements, and ethical standards, while maintaining strict control over item marking, packaging, and delivery terms (FOB destination). No contract options or key personnel clauses are noted, and the evaluation approach is based on acceptability and price without a detailed weighting scheme provided.