Bid guide
How to bid on Type 3R tiles for the Department of Defense
What the agency is buying and why a vendor would care
The Department of Defense is seeking four types of Type 3R tiles. The quantities needed are 1,600, 800, 4,000, and 2,300 units for each type. These items are to be delivered FOB origin. This is an opportunity for businesses that can supply these specific parts.
A key detail for this solicitation is that the parts require engineering source approval. This means that only qualified or approved sources may be able to supply them due to existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge held by approved sources. The government intends to negotiate with one source, but interested companies can submit capability information for consideration.
Key dates and what happens at the deadline
This solicitation was published on August 21, 2026. The deadline for submitting proposals, quotations, or capability statements is September 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM ET. Responses received within 30 days of the publication date will be considered by the government.
The government will review submissions to determine if a competitive procurement is warranted. A determination by the government not to compete is solely at their discretion. Information received will primarily be used to decide whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Award will only be made if the offeror, product, or manufacturer meets the qualification requirements at the time of award.
Who this opportunity suits
This opportunity is best suited for firms that are already qualified or approved sources for Type 3R tiles, specifically those with engineering source approval by the design control activity. Companies with existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing knowledge for these parts are ideal.
If you are an alternate source, you must qualify in accordance with the design control activity procedures, as approved by the cognizant Government engineering activity. The qualification procedures must be approved by the Government engineering activity having jurisdiction over the part in the intended application. The relevant category for this procurement is technology.
How to respond
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Once you have accessed the solicitation, you can identify your interest and capability to respond to the requirement or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements. Remember that this notice of intent is not a request for competitive proposals, but submissions within 30 days of publication will be considered.
Practical tips for preparing a competitive response
Given the requirement for engineering source approval, ensure your response clearly demonstrates your firm's qualification status. Provide detailed evidence of your existing unique design capability, engineering skills, and manufacturing or repair knowledge for these specific parts.
If you are an alternate source, clearly outline your plan for qualification in accordance with the design control activity procedures. Provide any documentation or information that shows your understanding of and ability to meet these stringent requirements. Since the government intends to negotiate with one source, a strong, clear demonstration of your unique capabilities is crucial.
See the live bid — deadline, agency details, and how to respond
Dates and requirements can change via addenda; always verify on the bid page and at the original source before responding.
View this bid on BiddingSimpleThis guide was prepared by BiddingSimple from the solicitation’s public posting. It is not official guidance from DEPT of the Navy; the original posting controls.