This is a non-competitive, sole-source procurement for a specific tile part requiring delivery to distribution centers in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania and Tracy, California. The Government intends to negotiate with only one approved source due to existing unique design capability and essential manufacturing knowledge held by that source. An alternate source may qualify by following the design control activity's procedures, which require Government engineering approval. While not a request for competitive proposals, the Government will consider capability statements or proposals received within 30 days of the synopsis publication. Interested parties may also identify their ability to meet the requirement with a commercial item within 15 days of the notice.

This is a solicitation for the manufacture of DURA 1 TILEs (12x24 inch) for the Navy, requiring a quantity of 214 units. The performance location for government testing is the Naval Surface Warfare Center, Carderock Division in Philadelphia, PA. Delivery is required 150 days after the contract date. The contract mandates First Article and Production Lot Testing, with specific samples to be submitted to the government for destructive testing. It is a source-controlled item, requiring the contractor to be a pre-approved government source or to undergo a lengthy qualification process.