Ice Buoy Batteries
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 Great Lakes St. Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (GLS) intends to award a Firm Fixed Price, sole source purchase order to Mathews Associates, Inc. for 50 12 VDC 96 AH Ice Buoy Batteries. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes and is for informational purposes regarding the agency's intent.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of 50 12 VDC 96 AH Ice Buoy Batteries.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price, Sole Source Purchase Order
- Authority: 10 USC 3204(a)(1) as implemented by FAR 6.302-1(a) - Only one responsible source
- Intended Awardee: Mathews Associates, Inc., 220 Power CT, Sanford, Florida, 32771
- NAICS Code: 335910, Battery Manufacturing
- Published: February 25, 2026
- Response Date: March 6, 2026 (for comments on sole source justification)
Evaluation
This is not a request for competitive proposals. No requests for capability briefings will be honored, and any information provided will not be used as part of any subsequent solicitation. The Government's determination not to compete this proposed contract, based on responses to this notice, is solely within its discretion.
Additional Notes
The Contracting Officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available to satisfy agency requirements. No telephonic inquiries will be honored.