Supply of Raw Materials and Components for Life Raft Containers

The contract solicits the supply of specialized raw materials and components for life raft containers, requiring buoyant foams, corrosion-resistant metals, and sealing gaskets that conform to MIL-DTL-81543C and DLA material standards, ensuring durability and performance in harsh marine environments. These materials must meet strict military specifications to guarantee reliability in emergency bailout and survival scenarios. The procurement is structured as a subcontract under a Total Small Business Set-Aside, meaning only small businesses are eligible to bid, as defined by SBA guidelines, with the NAICS code 326199 indicating the involvement of other plastics product manufacturing. All materials must be delivered to the specified place of performance in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, with the ZIP code 17070-5002, and the work is to be performed under the auspices of the Department of Defense through its DDSP New Cumberland Facility. The solicitation was posted on July 27, 2026, with a firm response deadline of August 3, 2026, providing potential suppliers with a seven-day window to submit proposals. The contract is managed through the Defense Logistics Agency’s DIBBS platform, and bidders are directed to the official RFQ link for full documentation and submission instructions. While no point of contact is listed, compliance with all technical, quality, and regulatory requirements outlined in the referenced military and DLA standards is mandatory. Participation is restricted to small business entities, aligning with federal procurement goals to promote small business growth within the defense industrial base.