ContractPresolicitation

42--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Diving Equipment

INTERIOR, DEPARTMENT OF THE• 140D0426Q0462

Response Deadline

Jun 2, 2026

13 days left

Days Remaining

Until deadline

Set-Aside

Full & Open

Notice Type

Presolicitation

Contract Opportunity Analysis

The Department of the Interior’s Interior Business Center is preparing a sole-source firm-fixed-price procurement on behalf of the Naval Sea Systems Command for diving equipment to support submarine operations. The requirement covers specific diving equipment and components, including AGA Umbilical and MK20 Communication kits, for VIRGINIA and SSGN class submarines. The work supports operations at Naval Undersea Warfare Center Keyport and is tied to strict interoperability, safety, and proprietary specification requirements, including EB-4603, which the identified source is said to meet. The period of performance is 16 weeks from award and the place of performance is Keyport, WA 98345. Interested vendors may submit a capability statement by June 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM EST by email to Gabriella Jones, and submissions should be no more than 5 pages in Word or PDF.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code

339920

Sporting and Athletic Goods Manufacturing

PSC Code

4220

MARINE LIFESAVING AND DIVING EQUIPMENT

Solicitation Documents

1 Files

Single_Source_Determination_Redacted_1.pdf

PDF•374 KB•May 18, 2026

AI Summary

The document outlines a sole source procurement for diving equipment, specifically AGA Umbilical and MK20 Communication kits, for VIRGINIA and SSGN class submarines. This requirement is dictated by specification EB-4603 from General Dynamics Electric Boat, as no other equipment is compatible. Market research confirmed the product's commercial availability and identified AMRON, a woman-owned small business, as the sole source. A direct solicitation and award to AMRON is deemed appropriate due to the lack of GSA Schedule availability for these items and their unavailability from other mandatory sources, ensuring interoperability and compliance with safety standards.