Sole Source Posting
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 NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Office intends to award a Sole Source Firm Fixed Price Contract to FAIRMOUNT Automation Inc. for Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Ship and Marine Equipment in Norfolk, VA. This notice is not a request for proposals, but rather an intent to award, with a deadline for challenges to the sole source justification. Challenges must be submitted by May 15, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves critical repairs to existing fueling stations, specifically DLCS-32 and DLCS-34, which are essential for ship readiness. The services must be compatible with current systems, and the required parts are obsolete and no longer manufactured. The acquisition is for equipment needed for GRF fuel certification.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed Price (Sole Source Intent)
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Product Service Code: J020 (Maintenance, Repair And Rebuilding Of Equipment: Ship And Marine Equipment)
- Challenge Response Due: May 15, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: May 14, 2026
- Estimated Delivery: 60-90 days post-award
Justification & Urgency
This acquisition is justified as a sole source to Fairmount Automation Inc. because they are identified as the only vendor capable of providing the unique repairs and direct replacement parts for the existing, obsolete equipment. The requirement is urgent; failure to receive the material or service by the required delivery date could result in the GRF failing its fuels certification or having a restricted certification, which would disable fueling in the hanger bay. Several other firms were contacted but could not provide an equivalent item.
Action Items
This is not a request for proposals. However, any challenges to this sole source must be received in writing and sent to Charles.d.bell14.civ@us.navy.mil by the response date. Challenges must include sufficient information to demonstrate that an equivalent service exists that would meet the Government's needs.