Rubber Compound

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) has a requirement for a rubber compound, specifically NXA5126, which is a natural neoprene rubber compound used in the manufacturing of components for US Navy submarines. The contract is being solicited on a sole-source basis to Burke Industries LLC, as they are the only source capable of producing the required compound. The proposed purchase order is for up to 15,552 pounds of NXA5126 rubber compound. • The compound is used in the manufacturing of components for US Navy submarines. • The contract is being solicited on a sole-source basis to Burke Industries LLC. • The proposed purchase order is for up to 15,552 pounds of NXA5126 rubber compound. • The qualification process requires from 6 to 12 months to complete and is dependent on the availability and schedule of completing the required dynamic testing at the Acoustic Pressure Tank Facility (APTF) located at the NUWC Newport Division.