Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Manufacture of Manual Bus Transfer Unit
Type: Special Notice
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYSUP OF SHIPBUILDING GROTONGROTON, CT, 06340-4990, USA

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing (335999)

PSC

CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL (5935)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/workspace/contract/opp/e2550e425add4d5d81a1d9ba0b5ba1f0/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, specifically the Supervisor of Shipbuilding Groton, intends to award a sole source contract for the manufacture of one Manual Bus Transfer (MBT) Unit and two Pad Lockable Cam Covers to ESL Power System, Inc. This procurement is set aside for small businesses and requires compliance with various Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clauses, with delivery to the Naval Submarine Support Facility in Groton, CT, required by November 6, 2026. Interested parties may submit capability statements demonstrating their ability to meet the specifications by January 5, 2026, and should direct inquiries to Andrea Cook or Stephanie Neale via the provided email addresses.

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    A4(2)_SPEC.pdf
    This government Request for Proposal (RFP) seeks a contractor to manufacture one Manual Bus Transfer (MBT) Unit (Part Number 5200-97B) and two Pad Lockable Cam Covers, adhering to specific ESL drawing numbers and technical requirements. The MBT unit's output breaker trip settings must be 400 amps for 0.5 seconds or 600 amps for 10 milliseconds. Delivery is required between Monday and Friday, 0700 and 1330 EST, to the SUB BASE NEW LONDON CT. The document also details the necessary procedures for contractor personnel to obtain DBIDS credentials for base access, including providing names to NSSF, presenting valid identification (Real ID Act-compliant driver's license or passport), and completing a SECNAV 5512/1 form for a background check. No Government Furnished Material (GFM) will be provided for this contract.
    ATT3_Sole_Source.pdf
    MBT_Solicitation_N6278925Q0005.pdf
    This government solicitation (N6278926Q0005) is an RFP for commercial items, specifically for the manufacture and delivery of one Manual Bus Transfer (MBT) Unit (Part Number 5200-97B) and two Pad Lockable Cam Covers (Drawing # 1307-233). The acquisition is set aside for small businesses. The offer due date is December 17, 2025, at 9:00 AM. The contract requires compliance with various FAR and DFARS clauses, including electronic submission of payment requests via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Delivery is FOB Destination to the Naval Submarine Support Facility in Groton, CT, with a required delivery date of November 6, 2026. Access to the base for contractor personnel requires specific DBIDS credentials. The document also outlines detailed inspection, acceptance, payment, and contract administration procedures, including points of contact for the Procuring Contracting Officer, Contract Specialist, and Technical Point of Contact.
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