The Military Sealift Command awarded a $48,610 firm fixed-price purchase order to Spurs Marine Manufacturing Inc., a minority-owned, Hispanic American-owned small business manufacturer based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for the procurement of two Original Equipment Manufacturer line cutter systems for the USNS Guadalupe (T-AO 200). The specific systems procured are LV-60/48R, Part Number 506 Line Cutter Systems, which represent critical ship safety equipment designed to protect the vessel from line entanglement hazards. This was a sole-source procurement directly with Spurs Marine Manufacturing, the original equipment manufacturer holding proprietary design rights for these specialized systems. The contract was not subject to a small business set-aside designation, though the awardee qualifies as a small business entity.
Line cutter systems are essential safety components for T-AO Class oiler and replenishment ships, and the Military Sealift Command's standardization requirements preclude sourcing these specialized components from alternative manufacturers. The performance period runs from June 1, 2025 through September 8, 2025, with delivery required to the MSC SSU BATS facility in San Diego, California by May 16, 2025. Spurs Marine Manufacturing has established itself as a key supplier to the Military Sealift Command and U.S. Coast Guard, with a demonstrated track record of delivering high-precision marine cutting equipment and safety systems across the federal maritime fleet.