SAM #6923G526Q0041

GLS Procurement of Custom Marine Rubber Fenders and Steel Mounting Hardware

The Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS), part of the U.S. Department of Transportation, is soliciting quotes for the supply of custom marine rubber fenders and steel mounting hardware for use at the Eisenhower and Snell Locks in Massena, NY. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Transportation, Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) - Products Requested: - Custom fabricated marine rubber fenders - Must be made from natural, butyl, or EPDM rubber - Must meet ASTM D-412, D-395, D-624, and D-1171 standards for tensile strength, elongation, hardness, compression set, tear resistance, and ozone resistance - Color: black; suitable for -40F to +100F - Quantities: 100 Trapezoidal (V-shape) fenders (16), 25 Trapezoidal (V-shape) fenders (10) - Steel mounting hardware - Includes 250 sets of 4 Angle Mount steel and 250 sets of 2 Clamp Bar steel - Steel must conform to ASTM A36 (latest edition) - All hardware per drawing SLS-370-274 Rev. 2 - Services Requested: - Freight/shipping to Massena, NY - Unique/Notable Requirements: - All items must be delivered to the GLS Receiving Warehouse, 251 Fregoe Road, Massena, NY 13662, within 90 days after contract award - Small business set-aside under NAICS 326291 (Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use) - Technical responses must include material properties, shop drawings, and past performance references - Delivery coordination required due to limited forklift capability at the warehouse - No specific OEMs or vendors are named in the solicitation - All technical specifications and drawings referenced in attachments (e.g., SLS-370-69-1A, SLS-370-69-2A, SLS-370-274 Rev. 2)

Description

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products prepared in accordance with the Format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested, and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation is issued as a Request for Quote (RFQ). This solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2026-01 dated March 01, 2026. This requirement is being solicited as a Total Small Business Set Aside using FAR Part 12 Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The NAICS Code is 326291 – Rubber Product Manufacturing for Mechanical Use with a small business size standard of 750 Employees. The solicitation number is 6923G526Q0041.

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SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES: See Attachment B –Pricing Sheet. DESCRIPTION OF WORK: GLS is seeking a contractor to provide custom marine rubber fenders and steel mounting hardware. CONTRACT TYPE: This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) that will result in the award of a firm fixed price contract under FAR Part 12, subject to the availability of funds. CONTRACT PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The Contractor shall deliver all items to GLS Receiving Warehouse no later than 90 days after award.  PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The Contractor shall deliver all items to GLS Receiving Warehouse, 251 Fregoe Road, Massena, NY 13662. QUESTIONS DUE DATE: May 11, 2026, 2:00PM EST.  Questions must be sent via e-mail to chora.snyder@dot.gov arriving no later than May 11, 2026, 2:00 PM EST. After this due date further requests may not be accepted due to time constraints. For questions regarding this solicitation, email chora.snyder@dot.gov. QUOTE DUE DATE: May 22, 2026, 2:00PM EST. Quotes must be sent via e-mail to chora.snyder@dot.gov, no later than May 22, 2026, 2:00 PM EST.

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