EPDM Insulation material

The Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC), Weapons Division, intends to procure 476 pounds of Kevlar-filled EPDM insulation material, specifically grades EP-708 and EP-732. This procurement, identified under solicitation number N6893626SIMACQD5550000017, is classified under NAICS code 327993 Mineral Wool Manufacturing and PSC 6850 Miscellaneous Chemical Specialties. The material supports operations at China Lake, California, and involves products utilized by the Department of the Navy.

The agency intends to award this requirement on an other than full and open basis to R.E. Darling Co., Inc., located in Tucson, Arizona. This sole-source justification is based on the necessity of maintaining the integrity of the program’s historical performance data, as alternative materials would invalidate previous testing and require a duplicative re-qualification effort.

Although this notice is not a request for competitive proposals, firms that believe they can fulfill the requirement may submit a written capability statement to Amy Lamberth by the March 23, 2026, response deadline. Submissions must be received within five days of the notice publication and must clearly demonstrate the firm’s experience, assets, and ability to perform the work without compromising quality, accuracy, reliability, or the established schedule.