42--Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Diving Equipment
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Interior (DOI), Interior Business Center (IBC), on behalf of the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA), has issued a Notice of Intent to Sole Source for diving equipment and components. The government intends to award a Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract to Amron, International. This procurement supports operations on VIRGINIA and SSGN class submarines at the Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Keyport. Capability statements challenging this sole source are due by June 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement is for specialized diving equipment and components essential for the operational support of VIRGINIA and SSGN class submarines. The equipment must adhere to strict proprietary specifications, interoperability, safety, and technical standards, as dictated by platform engineering directives (e.g., EB-4603 from General Dynamics Electric Boat). Amron, International, has been identified as the sole provider capable of meeting these specific requirements, as confirmed by market research.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) Sole Source
- Intended Awardee: Amron, International
- Period of Performance: 16 weeks from the date of award
- Place of Performance: Keyport, WA 98345
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- Capability Statement Due: June 2, 2026, 5:00 PM EST
- Published: May 18, 2026
Submission Requirements
This notice is not a request for competitive proposals. However, sources interested in challenging the sole source determination must submit a capability statement. This statement should provide sufficient detail and convincing evidence demonstrating the ability to provide the required diving equipment. Capability statements should not exceed 5 pages, using a font size no smaller than 12-point. Submissions should be emailed as a Microsoft Word or Adobe PDF document to the Contracting Officer, Gabriella Jones, at gabriella_jones@ibc.doi.gov.
Additional Notes
The government will consider all capability statements received by the due date to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement or proceed with the sole source purchase. Information received will be used solely for this purpose, and the government will not pay for submitted information.