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The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure marine hardware and hull items through a sole source acquisition with Wartsila Defense/Defense Maritime Solutions and their authorized distributors. The contract will be negotiated using FAR Parts 12 and 13, which cover commercial and simplified acquisition procedures. The government anticipates awarding a firm-fixed price supply type contract with a required delivery date of 30 days after receipt of order (ARO). Interested parties may identify their capabilities and interest in responding to the requirement prior to the offer due date of December 11, 2024. The solicitation is expected to be posted on Beta.Sam.Gov on December 5, 2024, with prospective offerors responsible for downloading and monitoring the document for any potential amendments.

This procurement is designated as an 8(a) sole source contract within the Hardware Manufacturing (NAICS 332510) category, specifically for marine hardware and hull items (PSC 2040). While specific award values are not disclosed, the contract appears targeted specifically at Wartsila Defense and their authorized distributors. The government retains sole discretion to determine whether to proceed with a competitive procurement based on responses received to this pre-solicitation notice. Contractors interested in participating must submit their quotes directly to Lorraine M. Small at LORRAINE.M.SMALL.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL by the specified deadline. The compact timeline between solicitation posting and quote submission (December 5-11, 2024) suggests an expedited procurement process.