Opportunity
SAM #N6471026Q0020
Procurement of Samson AmSteel-Blue Mooring Line and Stainless-Steel Rope Thimbles for Submarine Mooring Operations
Buyer
Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) Finance
Posted
September 08, 2026
Respond By
September 12, 2026
Identifier
N6471026Q0020
NAICS
314994, 423860
The Department of the Navy's Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) is seeking commercial mooring supplies for submarine operations. - Government Buyer: - Department of the Navy - Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific (SWFPAC) - Manpower Receiving Officer - OEMs and Vendors: - Samson (OEM for AmSteel-Blue mooring line) - Blue Line (OEM or equivalent for stainless-steel rope thimbles) - Products Requested: - One continuous spool of Samson AmSteel-Blue synthetic-fiber mooring line - Product Code: 872 - 1,200 feet length - 1-1/4 inch nominal diameter - Minimum breaking strength: 149,000 pounds - 12-strand, torque-free, single-braid, abrasion-resistant coating - Must be new, unused, and include manufacturer's certificate of compliance - Twelve (12) stainless-steel Blue Line Hard Eye synthetic rope thimbles - Product Code: 930 - Sized for 1-1/4 inch diameter rope - Tubular gusseted design, corrosion resistant, new and unused - Must be compatible with the specified mooring line - Unique Requirements: - All supplies must be delivered to Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor, Silverdale, WA - Delivery must comply with strict base access and working hour requirements - Rope must include manufacturer's certificate of compliance - Thimbles must be Blue Line or equivalent, meeting marine suitability and corrosion resistance standards
Description
STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
MOORING LINES AND THIMBLES
1.0 BACKGROUND
Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific requires commercial mooring-line supplies to support safe and reliable submarine mooring operations. The required rope and associated thimbles must be compatible and suitable for marine mooring use.
2.0 SCOPE OF WORK
The contractor shall furnish and deliver new commercial synthetic-fiber mooring line and compatible stainless-steel synthetic rope thimbles as specified in Section 3.0. All supplies shall be delivered to NBK Bangor, Silverdale, Washington, in accordance with Section 4.0.
3.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS AND SPECIFICATIONS
3.1 Samson, AmSteel-Blue Synthetic-Fiber Mooring Line
The contractor shall furnish one (1) continuous spool of synthetic-fiber mooring line meeting the following minimum requirements:
Quantity: One (1) spool. Length: 1,200 feet. Nominal diameter: 1-1/4 inches. Nominal circumference: 3-3/4 inches. Construction: 12-strand, torque-free, single-braid, high-modulus synthetic-fiber rope. Color: AmSteel -Blue. Product Code: 872. Average breaking strength: 165,000 pounds minimum. Minimum breaking strength: 149,000 pounds minimum. Coating/finish: Abrasion-resistant protective coating suitable for marine mooring use. Condition: New, unused, and in original manufacturer packaging. The rope shall be provided as one continuous length. Spliced, repaired, refurbished, surplus, previously issued, or previously used rope is not acceptable. ITEM MUST INCLUDE THE MANUFACTURER’S CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE. All offers received without this requirement will be determined unaccepted and non-responsive.
3.2 Stainless-Steel Blue Line Hard Eye Synthetic Rope Thimbles
The contractor shall furnish twelve (12) stainless-steel synthetic rope thimbles compatible with the rope furnished under Section 3.1.
Each thimble shall meet all of the following minimum requirements:
Quantity: Twelve (12) each Blue Line Thimbles. Product Code: 930 Material: Stainless steel. Compatibility: Sized by the manufacturer for use with 1-1/4-inch diameter synthetic-fiber rope. Design: Hard-eye, tubular gusseted design, or equal design that protects the rope and maintains the manufacturer-recommended bend radius when connected to mating hardware. Suitability: Corrosion resistant and suitable for marine mooring use. Condition: New, unused, and in original manufacturer packaging. The contractor shall ensure the thimbles are compatible with the furnished rope.
4.0 DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS
Delivery Date: All supplies shall be delivered no later than 30 November 2026.
Delivery Location: Strategic Weapons Facility Pacific 6403 Skipjack Circle Silverdale, WA 98315
4.1 DELIVERY INFORMATION:
It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that the shipping carrier and/or transport driver(s) can obtain the required base access in accordance with Naval Base Kitsap – Bangor facility access requirements prior to arrival. Deliveries must occur during normal working hours (Monday through Friday, 0800 to 1500, excluding federal holidays). In the event that shipping/delivery personnel cannot obtain base access and the product(s) cannot be delivered before the required delivery date, the contract will be terminated in accordance with Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) FAR Part 49.
4.2 BADGING AND BASE ACCESS INFORMATION:
It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that personnel can obtain the required base access in accordance with Naval Base Kitsap-Bangor to obtain facility access prior to arrival. Please contact your Technical POC for base access/sponsorship information and for vehicle pass information at least five (5) business days prior to the required base access date. In the event that contractor personnel cannot obtain facility access and delivery or performance cannot be met prior to the contract expiration date, the contract will be terminated in accordance with RFO FAR Part 49.
4.3 NAVAL BASE KITSAP – BANGOR ACCESS/BADGING REQUIREMENTS:
For more information on Naval Base Kitsap – Bangor access requirements, please visit: <https://cnrnw.cnic.navy.mil/Installations/NAVBASE-Kitsap/About/Installation-Guide/Visitor-Information/>
5.0 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE
Inspection and acceptance shall occur at destination. The Government may reject supplies that are damaged, incomplete or otherwise nonconforming with requirements.