USN Maritime Buoyant Plates (MBP)
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 Naval Surface Warfare Center (NSWC) Panama City Division (PCD) has issued a Justification and Approval (J&A) for the award of three Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts for U.S. Navy (USN) Maritime Buoyant Plates (MBP). These awards were made to ADS (N6133126D0002), Integris Composites (N6133126D0003), and Point Blank (N6133126D0004). The MBP are critical safety items used by U.S. Navy Afloat Forces for Antiterrorism Force Protection and Visit, Board, Search and Seizure missions.
Scope of Work
- Procurement of Maritime Buoyant Plates (MBP) in Small, Medium, Large, and X-Large sizes.
- Estimated delivery within 120 days after award.
Contract Details
- Type: Firm Fixed Price Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple Award Contracts.
- Funding: Entirely from FY25 – Other Procurement Navy (OPN) funds.
- Award Date: Published February 2, 2026.
- Set-Aside: Not applicable; awarded under Other Than Full and Open Competition.
Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition
The statutory authority cited is 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) FAR 6.302-1(a)(2)(ii)(A)(B), which permits awards when only one responsible source can satisfy agency requirements. The MBP is a critical safety item, with NSWC PCD serving as the in-service engineering agent. These three vendors were previously awarded IDIQ contracts competitively in 2020. Re-testing and re-competing the requirement would lead to unacceptable delays (estimated at 2 years) and duplicating costs.
Market Research & Future Competition
A sources sought notice was published on SAM.gov from April 2-15, 2025, followed by a synopsis from April 18 - May 2, 2025. Four sources responded, with two deemed not capable. NSWC PCD plans to make future requirements available for competition among the specified awardees.