Sources Sought for HOBAS pipe (centrifugally cast fiberglass-reinforced polymer mortar)
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Sources Sought from the Department of the Navy, for work in JBPHH, Hawaii. Due Nov 17, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-10), 6 days left.
| Solicitation number | N62478CON31FY2706 |
|---|---|
| Agency | Department of the Navy |
| Office | Navfacsyscom Hawaii |
| Notice type | Sources Sought |
| Set-aside | None |
| Trade (NAICS) | Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (326122) |
| Product or service code | 4710 |
| Place of performance | JBPHH, Hawaii |
| Posted | Nov 10, 2026 |
| Response deadline | Nov 17, 2026, 10:00 AM (UTC-10) (6 days left) |
| Add the deadline to | Google Calendar · Apple / Outlook (.ics) |
Federal prevailing wage rates for this place: Hawaii Davis-Bacon and SCA wage determinations.
Description
The Government intends to procure, under only one responsible source, where no other suppliers or service will satisfy the agency requirements. The Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command, Hawaii (NAVFAC Hawaii) is conducting market research to determine if other potential products/services can provide for a centrifugally cast fiberglass-reinforced polymer mortar (CCFRPM) pipe that has the equal performance and listing/approval requirements as the HOBAS pipe (CCFRPM pipe), manufactured by HOBAS Pipe USA, Inc., 1413 E. Richey Road, Houston, Texas 77073-3508.
The alternate product/service must meet the following requirements and specifications: Centrifugally cast fiberglass-reinforced polymer (CCFRPM) pipe, manufactured and tested in accordance with ASTM D3262. Pipe sizes shall be 24-inch (DN 600, 25.8-inch OD) and 42-inch (DN 1050, 45.9-inch OD) nominal diameters. Manufactured by the centrifugal casting process to result in a dense, uniform, non-porous, corrosion-resistant, consistent composite structure.
Interior surface of the pipe exposed to untreated sewer flow must provide crack and abrasion resistance. Exterior surface of the pipe must be comprised of a sand and resin layer that provides ultraviolet (UV) protection to the pipe exterior. Pipes must be Type 1, Liner 2, Grade 3 per ASTM D3262.
Coupling joints must meet the requirements of ASTM D4161. Minimum pipe normal stiffness (SN) when tested in accordance with ASTM D2412 must be 46 pound per square inch (PSI). Resin System: Manufacturer must use only polyester resin systems with proven history of performance in this application.
Historical data must be acquired from a composite material or similar construction and composition as the proposed product. Glass Reinforcement: The reinforcing glass fibers used to manufacture the components must be of the highest quality commercial grade E-glass filaments with binder and sizing compatible with impregnating resins. Silica Sand: Sand must be minimum 98% silica with a maximum moisture content of 0.2%.
Additives: Resin additives, such as curing agents, pigments, dyes, fillers, and thixotropic agents, etc., when used, must not detrimentally affect the performance of the product. Elastomeric Gaskets: Gaskets must meet ASTM F477 and be suitable for the intended service. This notification is for market research purposes only and should not be construed as a commitment of any kind by the U.S. Government to issue a solicitation, request for proposals, quotes, or invitation of bids or award a contract.
Interested parties with a comparable product meeting the requirements described in this announcement are invited to submit complete technical data, information and specifications in order for the Government to conduct an evaluation of your product to ensure compatibility with the existing system. Technical response shall be typed, at least 11 point Times New Roman or larger, single-sided 8.5 by 11 inch pages and submitted in Adobe PDF format.
Also, provide company information and point of contract (name, title, email, phone, mailing address). The Government will not reimburse any responder for any costs associated with information submitted in response to this sources sought announcement. Any information provided to the Government in response to this request for information (RFI) will become U.S. Government property and will not be returned.
All proprietary or classified information will be treated appropriately. The Government reserves the right to disregard any submittal that is incomplete or vague. Please do not submit your company brochure.
Interested parties shall submit information and specifications to Ms. Isabella Chong-Navarre, Contract Specialist via email at [email protected] and Ms. Jessica Shimoda, Contract Specialist via email at [email protected]. Interested parties responding to this announcement by 17, November 2026 at 10:00 A.M. Hawaii Standard Time will be considered.
Contracting contact
- Isabella Chong-Navarre · [email protected] · (808) 471-4672
- Jessica Shimoda · [email protected] · (808) 471-0318
As published on the official notice. Ask questions in writing and before any questions deadline the notice sets.
Is your business small enough?
For NAICS 326122, a business counts as small if it has no more than 750 employees (SBA size standard). This notice is set aside, so only businesses under that size, or in the named program, can bid. SBA table, current as of Oct 15, 2026.
Companies that win this kind of work
Federal contractors paid for plastics pipe and pipe fitting manufacturing work, who also hold Navy contracts (last 12 months): possible competitors, or partners to team with.
- JA Moody LLC $1.4 million in this trade
About the buyer
The Department of the Navy awarded $130.1 billion in contracts in the last 12 months; its biggest suppliers were Electric Boat Corporation, Lockheed Martin Corporation and RTX Corporation. See what Navy is buying now.
Plastics Pipe and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing contracts right now
There are 14 open government contract opportunities in this trade (NAICS 326122), 9 posted in the last 7 days; 93% are set aside for small businesses. The agencies buying the most are Defense Logistics Agency, Department of the Navy and US Coast Guard. Most of the work with a stated place is in Hawaii and Florida. A notice in this trade gives a median of 12 days from posting to deadline; this one gives 7 days.
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