This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or commercial services prepared in accordance with part 12. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation. Offers are being requested and a separate written solicitation will not be issued.
Solicitation number N0040626QS159 is issued as a request for quotation (RFQ) for Paul Mueller Company cooler gaskets.
This acquisition [is/is not] set-aside for small business concerns. This solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference. The full text of provisions and clauses may be accessed electronically at www.acquisition.gov.
The NAICS CODE is 339991 and the Small Business Size Standard is 600 (# of employees).
The Government intends to solicit and award a firm fixed price (FFP) purchase order with only one source, Paul Mueller Company, under the authority of FAR 12.102(a) on a sole source basis. Interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement and submit quotes. Determination by the Government not to compete with this proposed contract based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government.
The Government will award a firm fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation without discussions to the responsible offeror whose quote, conforming to the solicitation that represents the best value to the Government, price, delivery technical acceptability, past performance, and other factors considered.
QUESTIONS: Offerors may submit their questions regarding clarification of solicitation requirements to Brittany Tavassoli by email at brittany.b.tavassolil.civ@us.navy.mil no later than closing of the solicitation. Any questions received after this deadline may not be answered.
Shipping term shall be FOB Destination; therefore, quote SHALL include shipping cost.
System for Award Management (SAM). Quoting vendors must be registered in the SAM database to be considered for award. Registration is free and can be completed on-line at http://sam.gov/.
To be considered for this opportunity, all quotes shall be submitted in either Microsoft Word, Excel spreadsheet or Adobe PDF. Quote must include price(s), FOB Destination, a point of contact, name and phone number, business size, and payment terms. An award will be made based on Best Value. Each quote must clearly indicate the capability of the vendor to meet all specifications and/or requirements in the SOW. Vendors shall provide a detailed (unpriced) capabilities statement for review and acceptance by the Technical POC. Responses to this solicitation are due by 4:00 PM EST on 9 February 2026. Please email quotes to Brittany Tavassoli at brittany.b.tavassolil.civ@us.navy.mil. Quotes shall be valid for sixty (60) days (at minimum).
Quote packages shall contain the following information:
- Official Company Name;
- Point of contact including name and phone number; and
- Cage Code number.
See attached solicitation for a list of line item number(s) and items, quantities, and units of measure. Additionally, include a completed copy of the provision at 52.212-3 Alt I, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, with your quote IF your company does not have the Representations and Certifications completed in SAM.gov.
The Point of Contact for this acquisition is Brittany Tavassoli, brittany.b.tavassolil.civ@us.navy.mil.
Quote packages are due by 9 February 2026 at 4:00 PM EST.
