Supply of 28" Rubber Expansion Joints

The contract entails the manufacture and delivery of five units of 28-inch rubber expansion joints that must fully comply with military design, performance, and marking standards, including the provision of complete technical documentation. These components are critical for systems requiring vibration isolation and thermal expansion management under demanding operational conditions, and all units must meet stringent defense specifications to ensure reliability and interoperability. The work is being procured under a subcontract classified as a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small business concerns are eligible to compete, consistent with SBA regulations under FAR 19.5, and the procurement falls under NAICS code 332996 for Other Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing. The solicitation was posted on July 1, 2026, with responses due by July 3, 2026, indicating a very tight turnaround timeframe. The award will be managed by DLA Maritime - Puget Sound under the Department of Defense, with the place of performance located in Bremerton. The contract does not include specific point of contact details or address information, and is accessible via the SAM.gov portal. Compliance with military standards, tight deadlines, and the small business set-aside condition are central to the procurement’s structure, emphasizing both technical rigor and socioeconomic objectives.