INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, LIFE RAFT SERVICES
Overview
Buyer
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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 Navy (NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND) intends to award a sole source, firm fixed-price contract to Life Support International Inc. for life raft services. This opportunity involves the modification, inspection, and recertification of UNI-PAC II life rafts for CMV-22B tail-ramp deployment, including the addition of Mechanical Reverse Osmosis Desalinators (MRODs). The place of performance is Langhorne, PA. Quotes are due by June 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM PDT.
Scope of Work
The contractor shall provide:
- Inspection and recertification of two (2) UNI-PAC II life rafts.
- Modification of the life rafts for CMV-22B aircraft tail-ramp deployment, which includes removing pylon mounts and snag hazards.
- Addition of a Mechanical Reverse Osmosis Desalinator (MROD), NSN: 4610-01-313-6085, to each life raft.
- Deliverables include the two (2) modified and recertified life rafts, two (2) MRODs, and inspection/recertification reports for each unit.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Period of Performance: Within 8 weeks of contractor receipt of Government Furnished Property (GFE).
- Set-Aside: Sole Source
- Response Due: June 19, 2026, at 3:00 PM PDT
- Published: June 15, 2026
- Place of Performance: Contractor's facilities in Langhorne, PA, United States
Evaluation
Quotes will be evaluated for price reasonableness and past performance as part of the responsibility determination.
Submission Requirements
Quote packages must include:
- Official Company Name
- Point of Contact (name, phone number)
- Cage Code
- Business Size
- Unit price, extended price, total amount, and lead time. Quotes must be valid for a minimum of sixty (60) days. Invoices are to be submitted via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
Additional Notes
The Government will provide two (2) UNI-PAC II life rafts as GFE. Offerors must note any exceptions to the solicitation's terms, conditions, specifications, or statement of work. Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) registration is required for base access.