Vent Duct
ID: SPMYM326Q4003Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEFENSE LOGISTICS AGENCYDLA MARITIME - PORTSMOUTHPORTSMOUTH, NH, 03801-5000, USA

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Rubber and Plastics Hoses and Belting Manufacturing (326220)

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HOSE AND FLEXIBLE TUBING (4720)

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Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)
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    The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Maritime - Portsmouth is seeking bids for the procurement of R-3 Blue Fire Retardant PVC vent ducts, specifically designed for use in military applications. The solicitation outlines the need for ducts with a 14-inch inside diameter, reinforced with spring steel wire helix, and possessing critical fire-retardant properties, among other specifications. These ducts are essential for ensuring safe and efficient ventilation in various defense operations, with a focus on durability and compliance with stringent safety standards. Interested small businesses must submit their quotes by October 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST, and are encouraged to contact Gary Chandler at gary.1.chandler@dla.mil for further details.

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    The document describes the specifications for an R-3 Blue Fire Retardant PVC vent duct, likely for a government Request for Proposal (RFP) or similar procurement. Key features include a 14-inch inside diameter, a weight of 2.9 lbs./ft., and a wall thickness of .045 inches. The hose is reinforced with a spring steel wire helix (for sizes under 14 inches) and boasts an ultra-smooth interior for efficient airflow. It is designed to be highly flexible with a tight bend radius, abrasion-resistant, moisture-resistant, and chemical-resistant. A critical requirement is its fire-retardant property, meeting UL 94-V2 material compliance. The duct operates within a temperature range of 20F to 160F, with a working pressure of 6 PSI and a negative pressure of 1.27 in./hg. Each 25-foot length must be marked "FIRE RETARDENT" every foot with permanent, legible markings, though font specifics are not detailed. These specifications outline the technical requirements for a durable and safe ventilation product.
    The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation, SPMYM3-26-Q-4003, for commercial items using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. This 100% Small Business Set-Aside seeks responses from qualified contractors to provide specific materials, with evaluation based on the lowest price technically acceptable criteria. Quotes must include freight, country of origin for each line item, and be submitted via email by October 27, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST. Contractors must be registered in SAM and complete several attached provisions. The delivery point is the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, ME. A reverse auction may be held, and payment terms are Net 30 Days after material acceptance. The solicitation includes various FAR, DFARS, DLAD, and local clauses, some of which address fiscal year 2026 funding in advance of appropriations.
    This government file outlines Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) clauses and procurement notes for federal contracts, covering various aspects from dispute resolution to product delivery and quality control. Key clauses include a mandatory Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) process before litigation (52.233-9001), immediate notification for superseded part numbers (C01), manufacturing phase-outs (C02), and strict requirements for supply chain traceability documentation (C03). The document also details specific procedures for offers of unused former government surplus property (C04, M05), correction of nonconforming packaging (C14), and the use of the Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) for shipping (C20). Product verification testing (E05) may be invoked by the contracting officer, and additive manufacturing (L31) is generally prohibited unless explicitly authorized. Award notifications are electronic (L01), and different types of part-numbered items (exact, alternate, superseding, previously-approved) have distinct submission and evaluation criteria (L04). The document also addresses agency protests (L06), the potential use of reverse auctions for price discussions (L09), and includes local clauses for invoicing, mercury control, specification changes, marking, and inspection at destination.
    This Request for Quotation (RFQ) from DLA MARITIME – PORTSMOUTH seeks bids for various ventilation ducts, setting a quote due date of October 29, 2025. It is a small business set-aside under FAR Part 13, with a NAICS code of 326220. Key requirements include vendor registration in SAM, completion of specific FAR and DFARS representations regarding covered telecommunications equipment and services, and adherence to a "Lowest Price Technically Acceptable" evaluation criterion. Bidders must provide delivered prices (FOB Destination) to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, with freight included in unit pricing, and commit to an "ASAP" required delivery date. The solicitation specifies detailed material information for five types of vent ducts, and notes that samples are required from vendors not on the approved list. Inspection will be at the destination, and the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) will be used for evaluation.
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