Sustainable and Biobased Materials Compliance

The contract requires the provision of biobased, recycled-content, or ENERGY STAR®-compliant materials in alignment with FAR Part 23 sustainable acquisition requirements, ensuring environmental responsibility and resource efficiency across all delivered goods. All materials must meet established sustainability criteria, and compliance will be rigorously verified as part of contract fulfillment. The solicitation is designated as a Total Small Business Set-Aside under SBA guidelines, exclusively opening the opportunity to small businesses as defined by FAR 19.5. The NAICS code 325510 identifies the industry as organic chemical product manufacturing, indicating the focus on chemical-based products that can incorporate sustainable inputs. The contract is managed by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration under the agency identifier 6933A2. The solicitation was posted on July 19, 2026, with a final response deadline of August 12, 2026, at 9:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Bidders must submit proposals by this deadline to be considered, and the contract type is classified as a subcontract, suggesting the awarded entity will provide materials or components to a prime contractor or government entity under a larger procurement effort. The place of performance and point of contact details are not specified in the provided data, leaving execution logistics to be clarified during contract negotiation or award. Interested small businesses must navigate the solicitation through the provided SAM.gov link to access full requirements and submission procedures.