Sole Source Award to Froude Hoffman Inc.
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 Department of Defense, specifically the Commander, Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) Procurement Group in Patuxent River, MD, announces its intent to award a sole source purchase order valued at $180,000 to Froude Hoffman Inc. (Cage Code: 6Z252). This award is for the condition assessment and repair/overhaul of a Froude F359-GT dynamometer at FRC East, NC. This notice is not a request for competitive quotes.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the condition assessment and subsequent repair/overhaul of the Froude F359-GT dynamometer, which is critical for the T400 Engine Test Cell at FRC East. Froude Hoffman Inc. is identified as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and the only known source possessing the proprietary data and capability for the required full overhaul of this specific dynamometer. The period of performance for this effort is expected to be 16 weeks.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order
- Value: $180,000
- Period of Performance: 16 weeks
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Capability Statement Due: June 5, 2026 (within 3 calendar days of publication)
- Published: June 2, 2026
Evaluation
The intent to award on a sole source basis is in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 13.106-1(b)(1)(i), citing that only one source is reasonably available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. While this is not a solicitation, responsible sources may submit a capability statement. These statements, if received by the deadline, will be reviewed solely to determine if a competitive procurement is feasible. The Government retains full discretion on whether to proceed with a competitive requirement based on responses.
Additional Notes
This notice serves as an intent to award and should not be construed as a request for competitive proposals. Interested parties should direct capability statements or inquiries to Christine Butler at christine.w.butler2.civ@us.navy.mil.