Composite

The Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, Virginia, issued solicitation N4215826QE057 for a technical polymer consisting of a filled polyurethane base resin. This material serves as a non-toxic thermoplastic lead alternative designed for radiation attenuation during the packaging, transportation, and storage of contaminated reactor plant hardware. The procurement is categorized under NAICS 325211 Plastics Material and Resin Manufacturing and PSC 8030 PRESERVATIVE AND SEALING COMPOUNDS, with an SBA; SBA set-aside designation.

The Department of the Navy intends to award a firm-fixed-price contract for this requirement to Ecomass Technologies LP on a sole-source basis. As the original equipment manufacturer, Ecomass Technologies LP utilizes proprietary methods and equipment to produce the shielding material, which is a purpose-built system for the U.S. Navy. The government has identified no authorized distributors or technical representatives for this proprietary polymer, and the manufacturer retains control over all associated engineering and manufacturing information.

While the agency intends to negotiate directly with the sole-source provider, responsible sources may submit capability statements by the June 9, 2026, response deadline. Submissions must include evidence demonstrating that a competitive procurement would be advantageous to the government. The solicitation is supported by four attachments, including a FAR 52.212-1 addendum, a certificate of compliance, a FAR 52.212-2 attachment, and the formal solicitation document. Michelle Augustus is the point of contact for this Portsmouth-based requirement.