NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT: ST-17 Air Spider Industrial Basket
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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 intends to award a firm-fixed-price, sole source contract to Spider DBA SafeWorks, LLC for the procurement of two (2) Air Spider ST-17-3-250 personnel-rated work baskets. This equipment is essential for outfitting the TAO-210 in San Diego, CA, and is justified as a sole source due to unique technical requirements. Capability statements from other responsible sources are due by June 15, 2026.
Scope of Requirement
This requirement is for two (2) Air Spider ST-17-3-250 personnel-rated work baskets, manufactured by Spider DBA SafeWorks, LLC. These baskets are needed to support the outfitting of the TAO-210 vessel in San Diego, CA, in accordance with Allowance Equipage List (AEL) 2-33MSC0011. The required delivery date for this equipment is July 30, 2026.
Sole Source Justification
The Government's intent to award a sole source contract to Spider DBA SafeWorks, LLC is based on FAR 6.302-1, citing "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements." The justification highlights several unique features of the Air Spider ST-17:
- Exclusive Technology: It features an enclosed, self-contained winding drum that spools 250 feet of cable, protecting it from paint overspray, sandblast grit, and saltwater corrosion, unlike alternative traction hoists.
- NAVSEA Compliance: The pneumatic, spark-free motor meets strict NAVSEA standards for hot-work in explosive atmospheres (e.g., fuel tanks, ammunition magazines).
- Shipboard Accessibility: Its tool-less modular assembly allows disassembly to fit through narrow 18-inch naval tank hatches, a critical requirement.
- AEL Mandate: The Spider Staging ST-17 is the only approved technical solution listed on AEL 2-33MSC0011 for this specific requirement.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-Fixed-Price, Sole Source
- Proposed Vendor: Spider DBA SafeWorks, LLC
- Product Service Code (PSC): 5440 - Scaffolding Equipment And Concrete Forms
- NAICS Code: 333923 - Overhead Traveling Crane, Hoist, and Monorail System Manufacturing
- Required Delivery: July 30, 2026
- Notice Published: May 28, 2026
- Capability Statement Due: June 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM EDT
Action Items
This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract and not a request for competitive proposals. However, responsible sources may submit a capability statement, proposal, or quotation. Submissions must provide clear and convincing evidence that the interested party can meet the Government's detailed requirements.
Contact Information
For submissions or inquiries, contact:
- Primary: Roy Jones (roy.t.jones10.civ@us.navy.mil, 207-442-4091)
- Secondary: Lorelei Vella (lorelei.r.vella.civ@us.navy.mil, 207-442-4547)