2040 Shock Absorber, Wire Rope (used for boat davit)

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command, through NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, is soliciting proposals for a single shock absorber wire rope assembly (VESTDAVIT, INC. part number 13044, drawing A-21191) used for a boat davit. This solicitation is being conducted on a sole source basis with VESTDAVIT INC. pursuant to FAR 6.302-1, utilizing commercial and simplified acquisition procedures under FAR Parts 12 and 13. The contract will be awarded as a firm-fixed price supply type contract. Key requirements include SAM registration, electronic invoice submission through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), compliance with DFARS item unique identification standards, and certification of compliance with federal regulations regarding small business status, buy American provisions, Iran sanctions, and covered telecommunications equipment restrictions. The Government will evaluate proposals based on compliance with technical specifications and contractual requirements; however, this notice indicates the Government reserves the right to conduct a competitive procurement if responses warrant such action. The proposal deadline is May 6, 2026 at 12:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time, and prospective offerors are instructed to submit questions via email to Wilfredo.J.Gervacio.civ@us.navy.mil at least three days prior to the closing date.

This procurement is designated as a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) set-aside, with VESTDAVIT, Inc. identified as the incumbent sole source supplier. The solicitation does not specify an award value or budget range, though the requirement is limited to a single assembly. Delivery is scheduled for June 30, 2026, with the item to be shipped to SRF and JRMC Yokosuka, Japan (DoDAAC N62758). Shipment will be made on an FOB Origin basis with the Government arranging and paying all transportation costs through NAVSUP WSS. Inspection and acceptance will occur at both the origin and destination. The original proposal deadline of January 22, 2026 was extended via Amendment 0001 (effective April 27, 2026) to accommodate the extended timeline, with the delivery date similarly pushed from February 2, 2026 to June 30, 2026.