SCBA LIFE EXTENSION
ID: N4215826Q0003Type: Solicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNORFOLK NAVAL SHIPYARD GFPORTSMOUTH, VA, 23709-1001, USA

NAICS

Testing Laboratories and Services (541380)

PSC

EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TESTING- SHIP AND MARINE EQUIPMENT (H220)

Set Aside

No Set aside used (NONE)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/478a9c62699e4ed081b31d611ee3b0bb/view
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, is seeking proposals from Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) for the recertification of 75 MK8 life raft inflation cylinders. The contractor will be responsible for providing all necessary management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor to conduct testing in accordance with DoT-Special Permit 16320, utilizing Modal Acoustic Emissions (MAE) technology to ensure the cylinders meet safety and operational standards. This procurement is critical for extending the service life of the life raft cylinders, which are essential for certifying ships for mission-critical assignments. Proposals are due by December 8, 2025, with the performance period anticipated from January 15, 2026, to March 15, 2026. Interested parties can contact Miracle Griffin at Miracle.m.griffin.civ@us.navy.mil or by phone at 757-396-0590 for further details.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Miracle Griffin
    (757) 396-0590
    Miracle.m.griffin.civ@us.navy.mil
    Files
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    GFP Attachment.pdf
    This GFP Attachment details 22 line items of "INFLATION CYLINDER" equipment, identified by various NSNs and part numbers (T170A-001 through T170A-022), under Solicitation Number N4215826R0003, dated November 3, 2025. Each cylinder is serially managed, classified for "Use As-Is," and upgradable, with individual acquisition costs ranging from $3300.00 to $3321.00. The quantities vary per line item, and all items are scheduled for delivery on December 15, 2025. This document appears to be a crucial component of a federal government Request for Proposal (RFP) or a similar procurement document, outlining the specific government-furnished property (GFP) to be provided.
    Solicitation - N4215826Q0003.pdf
    This document is a Request for Proposal (RFP) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) for the recertification of Navy Life Raft Inflation Cylinders. Issued by the Norfolk Naval Shipyard, the solicitation outlines requirements for commercial products and services, including specific clauses for payment, intellectual property, and contractor responsibilities. Key details include a solicitation number N4215826Q0003, an offer due date of December 8, 2025, and a performance period from January 15, 2026, to March 15, 2026. The contract is set aside for WOSB, with a NAICS code of 541380. Offerors must provide technical capabilities and price, adhering to FAR Part 12 and Subpart 13 for simplified acquisition procedures. The proposal evaluation will prioritize technical capability and price. The document also provides detailed instructions for electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) and lists various FAR and DFARS clauses governing the contract terms and conditions.
    Statement of Work 11-03-2025_Redacted.pdf
    The Navy requires a contractor to recertify 75 MK8 life raft cylinders using Modal Acoustic Emissions (MAE) technology, as per DoT-SP 16320. This firm-fixed-price contract involves the contractor providing all necessary management, tools, supplies, equipment, and labor. The cylinders, which are beyond their normal service life, need recertification to extend their use and certify ships for mission-essential assignments. The scope of work includes conducting MAE testing, marking passing cylinders with
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