OEM ELKHART BRASS MANUFACTURING CO, LLC BRASS DOUBLE FEMALE ADAPTERS

This is a solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued. 

Solicitation number N0040626Q0497 is issued as a insert request for quotation (RFQ) for Original Equipment Manufacturer replacement material to support installation of fire main onboard the USS Blue Ridge (LCC-19) 

This acquisition is set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov. 

The NAICS CODE is 332996 - Fabricated Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing and the Small Business Size Standard is 550 employees.  

The Government intends to award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order that meets the specifications outlined below. The proposed contract action is for BRAND NAME commercial supplies for which the Government intends to solicit as 100% Total Small Business Set-Aside. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement and submit quotes. Determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. 

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation without discussions to the responsible offeror whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that represents the best value to the Government, price, delivery, technical acceptability, past performance, and other factors considered. 

QUESTIONS: Offerors may submit their questions regarding clarification of solicitation requirements to Brian Schuyler by email at Brian.d.schuyler.civ@us.navy.mil  no later than closing of the solicitation. Any questions received after this deadline may not be answered.  

Shipping term shall be FOB Origin; therefore, quote SHALL include shipping cost.   

System for Award Management (SAM). Quoting vendors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://sam.gov/. 

To be considered for this opportunity, all quotes shall be submitted in either Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheet or Adobe PDF. Quote must include price(s), FOB Origin, a point of contact, name and phone number, business size, and payment terms. An award will be made based on Best Value. Each quote must clearly indicate the capability of the vendor to meet all specifications and/or requirements in the SOW. Vendors shall provide a detailed (unpriced) capabilities statement for review and acceptance by the Technical POC. Responses to this solicitation are due by 10:00am EDT on August 25, 2026. Please email quotes to Brian Schuyler at Brian.d.schuyler.civ@us.navy.mil 

Quotes shall be valid for sixty (60) days (at minimum). 

Quote packages shall contain the following information: 

1. Official Company Name; 

1. Point of contact including name and phone number; and 

1. Cage Code number. 

1. Authorized Distributor Letter from Original Equipment Manufacturer 

See attached solicitation for a list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure. Also for a complete list of clauses and provisions. Additionally, include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with your quote IF your company does not have the Representations and Certifications completed in SAM.gov. 

Quote packages are due by August 25, 2026 at 10:00am EDT.