Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract for inspecting MANTIS SHH-ELP units
SOL #: N6883626QS048Special NoticeSole Source
Overview
Buyer
Dept Of Defense
Dept Of The Navy
NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR JACKSONVILLE
JACKSONVILLE, FL, 32212-0097, United States
Place of Performance
Chesapeake, VA
NAICS
Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance (811310)
PSC
Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Special Industry Machinery (J036)
Set Aside
No set aside specified
Original Source
Timeline
1
Posted
Jun 12, 2026
2
Action Date
Jun 19, 2026, 6:00 PM
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 JACKSONVILLE) has issued a Notice of Intent to award a sole source contract for the inspection of 10 MANTIS SHH-ELP units. This special notice is to inform the public of the intent to award and allow other interested parties to express their capability to meet the requirement. Responses are due by June 19, 2026.
Scope of Work
The contractor will provide non-personal services for the Open and Inspection (O&I) of 10 MANTIS SHH-ELP A/S32A-47 assemblies. Key tasks include:
- Performing O&I services on 10 MANTIS units.
- Conducting inspections according to OEM procedures using NSTM SG410-AC-MMC-010 and NAVAIR 19-1-162 standards.
- Energizing and performing operational testing to ensure MANTIS assembly functionality.
- Submitting one legible Acrobat Adobe copy of a Condition Found Report (CFR) via email to the Government's SUPERVISOR within three days of test completion for each unit.
- The Government will provide the chest pack, umbilical cord, and charging cable for O&I.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Special Notice (Notice of Intent to Award Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: J036 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Special Industry Machinery)
- Response Due: June 19, 2026, 6:00 PM ET
- Published Date: June 12, 2026, 6:20 PM ET
- Contract Award: Anticipated sole source award.
Place of Performance
- The MANTIS units will be delivered to the Contractor's facility within one month after contract award and will remain there after work completion. The specified city for the government office is Chesapeake, VA.
Special Requirements
- The Contractor must provide all necessary personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, and supervision.
- CFRs are required for each of the 10 MANTIS units.
- The chest pack, umbilical cord, and charging cable must be included with the Mantis units after all repairs are completed (repairs will be performed via a separate contract vehicle).
Points of Contact
- Primary: Ms. Ellen Schramm (patricia.e.schramm.civ@us.navy.mil, 904-542-1248)
- Secondary: Harold Melton (harold.m.melton.civ@us.navy.mil, 904-652-3731)
- PWS Primary POC: Mei Kirton (mei.d.kirton.civ@us.navy.mil, 904-561-3063)
- PWS Technical POC: John Cunningham (john.l.cunningham2.civ@us.navy.mil, 904-561-3119)
People
Points of Contact
Ms. Ellen SchrammPRIMARY
Harold MeltonSECONDARY
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Posted: Jun 12, 2026