EPDM Insulation material

The Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division in China Lake, California, intends to award a sole-source contract for 476 pounds of Kevlar-filled EPDM insulation material, specifically grades EP-708 and EP-732. The requirement is restricted to R.E. Darling Co., Inc., located in Tucson, Arizona, to maintain the integrity of historical program performance data. The agency has determined that utilizing alternative materials would invalidate previous testing and necessitate a duplicative re-qualification effort.

This procurement is classified under NAICS 327993 for Mineral Wool Manufacturing and PSC 6850 for Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties. While this special notice is not a request for competitive proposals, the government will consider written responses from firms that demonstrate the experience, assets, and technical capability to perform the work without compromising quality, reliability, or schedule.

Submissions regarding solicitation number N6893626SIMACQD5550000017 must be sent via email to Amy Lamberth. The deadline for receipt of capability statements is March 23, 2026, which is five days after the initial publication of the notice. All responses will be evaluated by the agency to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted.