Synopsis - Sole Source 22 OCT 2026 MK.docx

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) intends to negotiate and award a sole source Basic Ordering Agreement (BOA) with Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) ordering provisions to Defense Maritime Solutions (DMS), Chesapeake, VA, in support of the Littoral Combat Ship, Independence Variant (LCS-2V) Waterjets. The Government intends to make an award prior to the 4th quarter of fiscal year 2027.

The contractor shall provide engineering and technical services required to maintain adequate and effective operational readiness, safety, and mission effectiveness of the LCS-2V Waterjet’s mechanical, hydraulic, and electric control systems. The proposed requirement will improve the reliability and maintainability of the systems, as well as the operating and support costs of the 54DMS products and ancillary equipment long term.

The components include four (4) Waterjets per ship, external to the hull, and their ancillary equipment. This equipment includes, but is not limited to, the associated hydraulic power unit (HPU), the waterjet control unit (WCU), and the power take off (PTO) pumps.

Pursuant to 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1), Defense Maritime Solutions (DMS) is the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the Navy’s requirements for the specified effort. The proposed award and resulting orders are for services which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1 ("Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements").

THIS NOTICE OF INTENT IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE PROPOSALS. Interested parties, however, may identify their interest and capability by responding to the requirement. The Government will consider all information received prior to the closing date of this synopsis. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed agreement based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Responses shall be made in writing by E-mail to the attention of anthony.v.ricciardi2.civ@us.navy.mil and michael.karamisakis.civ@us.navy.mil using the contact information provided in this synopsis. The Product Service Code (PSC) for this effort is R425 and NAICS 541330.