Rubber Expansion Joints

The product’s lightweight construction also supports efficient installation and lowers shipping and handling costs. Garlock Style 206 EZ-FLO® expansion joints can also be designed to meet applicable requirements of ASTM F1123 and Navy Specification 46 CFR 56.60-25(e), as required by the installation and system design. Additionally, the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Naval Maintenance Protocol refers to a set of classification standards, guidelines, and inspection procedures developed specifically for the design and lifecycle maintenance of naval vessels. A product that does not provide the specified required ABS certifications, single-wide-arch, self-flushing design may require filled arches or introduce internal geometries that can permit slurry media buildup, increase turbulence, and create additional maintenance or reliability risk. Alternative expansion joints that do not meet the required specifications would not satisfy the Government’s minimum needs. Interested companies may identify their interest and capability to respond to the requirement, which will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Quotes will be evaluated in accordance with RFO 12.203, the Government will select the most advantageous offer based on the following evaluation factors: technical including delivery date, price, and past performance in no order of relative importance. Anticipated Award Date: September 2026 Contracting Officer: Brittany Tavassoli, [email protected]