Brand Name Z-Block Fabric PNSY

The Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, under the Department of the Navy, has issued solicitation N3904026Q5480 for the procurement of Brand Name Z-Block fabric. This acquisition is a total small business set-aside under SBA (Small Business Administration) guidelines, classified under NAICS 314999, All Other Miscellaneous Textile Product Mills, and PSC 8305, Textile Fabrics. The procurement is conducted as a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for commercial products, and proposed alternatives to the mandated brand name material will be rejected. Evaluation for award may be based on the vendor’s ability to adhere to the schedule or provide the soonest mobilization, utilizing PPIRS/CPARS data to assess past performance.

The required delivery date for the materials is April 24, 2026, with the place of performance located in Kittery, Maine. Vendors must provide technical information and applicable procedures for evaluation, along with a price breakdown for justification purposes. Any vendor utilizing an authorized distributor for Z-Block must submit proof of availability and confirmed lead times from that distributor at the time of the quote. The solicitation documents incorporate provisions through FAC 2026-01 and DFARS Change Notice 2025-1110.

Responses to this combined synopsis/solicitation are due by April 20, 2026. The contracting office, Portsmouth Naval Shipyard GF, has provided three attachments: the primary combined synopsis/solicitation document, a terms and conditions document, and a redacted Limited Source Justification (LSJ). Dayna O'Brien serves as the point of contact for this requirement. All evaluation of vendor responsibility will utilize available public and private information to ensure compliance with the specified technical requirements.