ContractSpecial NoticeTotal Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Manufacture of Manual Bus Transfer Unit

DEPT OF DEFENSE
Response Deadline
Jan 5, 2026
Deadline passed
Days Remaining
0
Closed
Set-Aside
Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
Notice Type
Special Notice

Contract Opportunity Analysis

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.

Classification Codes

NAICS Code
335999
All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing
PSC Code
5935
CONNECTORS, ELECTRICAL

Solicitation Documents

3 Files
MBT_Solicitation_N6278925Q0005.pdf
PDF854 KB12/9/2025
AI Summary
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.
A4(2)_SPEC.pdf
PDF108 KB12/9/2025
AI Summary
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
PDF388 KB12/9/2025
AI Summary
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Project Timeline

postedOriginal Solicitation PostedDec 3, 2025
amendedLatest Amendment· Description UpdatedDec 9, 2025
deadlineResponse DeadlineJan 5, 2026
expiryArchive DateJan 20, 2026

Agency Information

Department
DEPT OF DEFENSE
Sub-Tier
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
SUP OF SHIPBUILDING GROTON

Point of Contact

Place of Performance

Corona, California, UNITED STATES

Official Sources