12-gang load center (sole source)

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime seeks procurement of 12-gang load centers and welding distribution boxes, with quotes due September 18 at 10:00 AM. This is a total small business sole-source procurement from ESL Power Systems, Inc., based on 10 U.S.C. 3204(a)(1) and FAR 6.103-1.

Place of performance is Silverdale, Washington 98315. The procurement supports Trident Refit Facility operations in support of US Naval Fleet Readiness. The solicitation includes one 12-gang load center power distribution assembly (620A, 480VAC, 3-phase, 3-wire system in a Type 3RX stainless steel enclosure) and four 440 distribution boxes for welding units rated at 60A, delivered firm-fixed price as a one-time buy with no options. Delivery is required by September 14 and directed to NAVIMFAC PACNORWEST. The NAICS code is 333998, All Other Miscellaneous General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing, with a 700-employee size standard.

The justification for sole source emphasizes that the requested hardware is identical to six ESL units currently in active service, and procurement from ESL ensures form-fit-and-function interoperability with existing facility infrastructure while avoiding schedule impacts to critical fleet operations. Market research was conducted August 19 and September 2, 2026, contacting ESL Power Systems, Inc., W.S. Darley, and Noble Supply; only ESL and W.S. Darley responded, with W.S. Darley indicating they could only quote through distributors. A Sources Sought Notice posted to SAM.gov on August 5 received no responses.

Contractors must maintain liability insurance ($500,000 comprehensive general, $200,000 automobile bodily injury, $100,000 workers' compensation), supply chain traceability documentation, DBIDS credentials for base access, and submit unique item identification data upon delivery. Contact: Tricia Wintersteen, 360-509-0205, tricia.wintersteen@dla.mil.