CONTAINER GRP

SOL #: N0040626Q0140SolicitationSole Source

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND
BREMERTON, WA, 98314-5100, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing (332999)

PSC

Safety And Rescue Equipment (4240)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)

Timeline

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Posted
Apr 23, 2026
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Submission Deadline
May 6, 2026, 7:00 AM

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 Navy (NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND) is issuing a Solicitation for Safety and Rescue Equipment, specifically CONTAINER GRP components for MK7 LIFERAFTS. This is an 8(a) Sole Source requirement directed to SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED DBA RFD BEAUFORT INC. The government anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed-Price contract. Responses from interested companies identifying their capabilities are due by May 6, 2026.

Scope of Work

This requirement is for direct replacement components for MK7 LIFERAFTS, including:

  • CONTAINER, GRP.9Q 25 PERSON. COLOR: GREY (Quantity: 6)
  • VALVE ASSEMBLY, INLET CHECK, SEI ICV-3 (Quantity: 12)
  • CYLINDER, 550 CU.IN FOR 25 PERSON U.S NAVY LIFE RAFT MK7 (Quantity: 12) These items are specified in Technical Manual S9008-AA-PRO-010.

Contract & Timeline

  • Type: Firm Fixed-Price Solicitation
  • Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
  • Offer Due Date: May 6, 2026, 12:00 AM
  • Questions Deadline: May 2, 2026
  • Published Date: April 23, 2026
  • Required Delivery Date: On or before July 30, 2026

Justification for Sole Source

The procurement is sole-sourced to SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED DBA RFD BEAUFORT INC because their products are the only ones that properly fit and function with the MK7 LIFERAFTS. The technical manual S9008-AA-PRO-010 explicitly specifies RFD BEAUFORT's part numbers as the only authorized items. SURVITEC GROUP LIMITED DBA RFD BEAUFORT INC controls the design, characteristics, and production through proprietary engineering drawings and specifications, with no other companies supplying authorized alternatives.

Submission & Evaluation

While this is a sole source requirement, interested companies may identify their interest and capability to respond. The government will consider these responses solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete this action based upon responses received is solely within the discretion of the Government.

  • Submit questions via email to STORMY.A.CAUDILL.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL.
  • Offerors must note any exceptions to the solicitation's terms.
  • The government will evaluate price for reasonableness and past performance.
  • A single award will be made; offerors must be registered in SAM.

Additional Notes

Invoices will be submitted via WAWF. Additional clauses regarding packaging, marking, inspection, acceptance, shipping, payment, and CMMC are incorporated by reference.

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Posted: Apr 23, 2026
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