The Defense Logistics Agency needs a small business to manufacture thermal/acoustic insulation.
Key Details
What exactly do they need? The Defense Logistics Agency needs a small business to manufacture thermal/acoustic insulation for the Navy. The insulation must meet the required specifications, and the contractor must provide descriptive literature to show how their quotation meets the specifications.
What's the contract structure and timeline? This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items, and the contract will be awarded on a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The contract will be for a fixed price, and the period of performance will be determined by the contract.
How will they pick the winner? The winner will be selected based on the lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) basis. The evaluation criteria will include the contractor's ability to meet the required specifications and the price of the quotation.
When and how do you bid? Bids must be submitted via email to robert.s.dowdle.civ@us.navy.mil or DLA-KME-QUOTATIONS@DLA.MIL by 5:00 PM EDT on June 12, 2026.
Who can apply
- Any certified small business may apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- You must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database to be considered for award.
- You must provide a completed copy of 52.212-3 and its ALT I if not updated in SAM.
- You must include a point of contact, name, and phone number with your quote.
- You must indicate whether or not your company prefers payment by Government Commercial Purchase Card (GCPC) or Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your small business certification is still active in SAM.gov.
- Write a 1-page summary of similar work you've done before.
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the site visit.
- Find a teaming partner who already has the required certification.