Sole-Source Viking Life-Saving Equipment Life Rafts for ESB Vessel
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 the Navy, Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound (FLCPS), intends to award a firm-fixed-price Supply-type Purchase Order for OEM Viking Life-Saving Equipment Life Rafts for an ESB Type Vessel. This requirement is sole-sourced to Viking Life-Saving Equipment due to the need for direct replacement parts critical for safety of life at sea. Offers are due April 27, 2026.
Scope of Work
This acquisition is for specific Viking Life-Saving Equipment life rafts, which are direct replacements in terms of form, fit, and function with existing equipment. Key deliverables include:
- 30 units of 25-Person Overthrow Type Life Raft (P/N: L025D02715NE70)
- 2 units of 25-Person Davit Launched Type Life Raft (P/N: L025DF1415AE70)
- 2 units of 10-Person Overthrow Type Life Raft (P/N: L010D02715NE70) All items require DoD unique identification and specific packaging/marking compliance (DODMANUAL 4140.01, Volume 9, MIL-STD-2073-1, ASTM D3951, and ISPM Publication No. 15 for crating).
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm-Fixed-Price Supply-type Purchase Order
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted (sole-source)
- Anticipated Award Date: May 2026
- Delivery Required By: June 1, 2026
- Delivery Destination: MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND BATS, 9284 BALBOA AVENUE, SAN DIEGO CA 92123-5000
Submission & Evaluation
- Offer Due Date: April 27, 2026, 11:00 AM
- Questions Due: One day prior to the solicitation closing date
- Submission: Quotes must be submitted to the Contracting Official and POCs identified in SAM.gov.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical (including delivery date), Past Performance, and Price (in no relative order of importance). The government reserves the right to make a single award for all items.
Additional Notes
Interested companies may identify their interest and capability to respond, which will be considered solely for determining if a competitive procurement is feasible. Offerors must be registered with the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive an award. Invoices must be submitted via WAWF (Wide Area WorkFlow).