Intent to Sole-Source - CVN 71 Main Shaft Seal Overhaulview on SAM.gov

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR QUOTES. A DETERMINATION NOT TO COMPETE THE PROPOSED PROCUREMENT BASED UPON RESPONSES TO THIS NOTICE IS SOLELY WITHIN THE DISCRETION OF THE GOVERNMENT. The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) Contracting Office (Code 400), hereby provides notice of its intent to award a sole-source firm fixed service contract to Defense Maritime Solutions, Inc. The contract is expected to be awarded under FAR 6.130-1 and FAR 6.130-2. A Justification and Approval for Other Than Full and Open Competition has been prepared. The period of performance shall be the 04-21 September 2026. INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE – OEM technician services are needed to assist PSNS Shop 38 outside machinists with the disassembly, inspection, and reassembly of the #1 MX9 shaft seal. The bellows spring assembly was found degraded during the 6W4 WOO and now the seal requires a major overhaul. THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES; no solicitation or RFQ will be forthcoming. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement no later than 04 September 2026, 1700 PST Interested parties are encouraged to furnish information by email only with subject line stating - RESPONSE TO INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE FOR CVN 71 MAIN SHAFT SEAL OVERHAUL. A determination to compete this requirement, based upon responses to this notice, is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. PSNS and IMF Contracting Office (Code 400) will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this notice of intent. Only written responses will be considered. All responses from responsible sources will be fully considered. As a result of analyzing responses to this notice of intent, the Government shall determine if a solicitation will be issued. Any prospective contractor must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) in order to be eligible for award. All documents submitted will not be returned. All interested parties shall submit clear and convincing documentation demonstrating their capabilities to satisfy the requirements listed above to Contract Specialist, David Willey by email at david.r.willey.civ@us.navy.mil and Contracting Officer, Chris Campbell at christopher.d.campbell76.civ@us.navy.mil The capability documentation should include general information and technical background describing in detail the prospective contractor's capabilities and experience that will demonstrate the ability to support these requirements.