STUFFING TUBE

The U.S. Navy’s Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound is soliciting a firm fixed price contract for the procurement of STUFFING TUBE components exclusively from ICORE INTERNATIONAL INC due to its sole proprietary manufacturing rights to the item. This is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5, restricted to small business concerns including WOSB, EDWOSB, and 8(a) participants, with solicitation number N0040626Q0309 and NAICS code 335932. The requirement is for a total estimated value of $37,328.90, covering six line items including STUFFING TUBE SWIVEL, EMP CONDUIT, and HUB COUPLING, with delivery required on or before 31 July 2026 to Yokosuka, Japan at FOB Origin terms; the Government will arrange and pay for transportation. Evaluation will consider technical acceptability, delivery date, price, and past performance without assigned weights or ratings, with award to the most advantageous offer based on trade-offs among these factors. Offerors must be registered in SAM with a valid UEI and CAGE code, and the contract mandates compliance with ASTM-D-3951 for packaging and marking, prohibiting asbestos, excelsior, and loose fill polystyrene; wood packaging must be heat-treated and ALSC-certified. Inspection and acceptance will occur at the destination in Japan by Government representatives, with UID labeling and WAWF reporting required if items trigger DoD Unique Identification criteria. Contractors must comply with cybersecurity requirements under DFARS 252.204-7012 and 7020, adhere to FAR and DFARS clauses on subcontracting, prohibited entities, and payment protections, and use WAWF for all invoicing. The anticipated award date is July 2026, with proposals due by 25 July 2026 and primary point of contact Stormy Caudill at the Bremerton, Washington office.