58--BLANKET,TYPE 6

PROCUREMENT OVERVIEW:
The opportunity involves the procurement of Type 6 Blankets for the Department of Defense, specifically under the Navy's NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support. The core need is to supply durable and high-quality blankets that meet military specifications, ensuring reliability and performance in various operational environments.

ISSUING ORGANIZATION:
The issuing organization is the Department of Defense, Department of the Navy, NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support, located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, USA. The primary contact for this opportunity is Leigh E. Catchings, who can be reached via email at [email protected] or by phone at (717) 605-2864.

KEY DATES:

• Posted Date: August 5, 2026
• Proposal Due Date: September 14, 2026
• Anticipated Award Date: Not specified
• Performance Period: Not specified

CONTRACT DETAILS:
The contract type is not explicitly stated in the provided information. However, bidders should prepare for a potential firm-fixed-price contract as is common in similar procurements. The estimated contract value or budget range is not mentioned, nor are any option years specified.

MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
To be eligible for consideration, bidders must meet the following mandatory requirements:

• Registration in SAM.gov is required.
• No specific certifications or security clearances are mentioned, but bidders should be prepared for potential security requirements typical in defense contracts.
• There are no set-aside restrictions indicated, suggesting that all businesses may apply.
• No geographic restrictions or place-of-performance requirements are specified.
• Minimum years of experience or past performance requirements are not detailed.
• Bonding or insurance requirements are not mentioned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:
Bidders should demonstrate expertise in manufacturing or supplying military-grade textiles, particularly blankets. Familiarity with military specifications and standards for materials and production processes is essential.

DELIVERABLES AND PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:
Key deliverables include the timely provision of Type 6 Blankets that meet specified quality and performance standards. Specific milestones, reporting requirements, and performance metrics are not detailed in the provided information.

EVALUATION CRITERIA:
The evaluation criteria for proposals have not been explicitly stated. Bidders should anticipate that proposals will be evaluated based on technical approach, past performance, and pricing, although the specific weighting of these factors is not provided.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
While not mandatory, bidders with prior experience supplying military contracts or possessing relevant certifications in quality management or textile manufacturing may have a competitive advantage. Familiarity with military procurement processes could also be beneficial.

In summary, potential bidders should ensure they meet the basic eligibility criteria, have relevant technical expertise, and prepare a competitive proposal that addresses the core needs of the Department of Defense for Type 6 Blankets.