AXIB II - Airborne Expendable ice Beacon (Arctic Buoys)
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- Solicitation number
- N6306125RC00CFS
- Agency
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Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 334513 Instruments and Related Products Manufacturing for Measuring, Displaying, and Controlling Industrial Process Variables
- PSC
- 2050 Buoys
- Place of performance
- Seattle, Washington 98105, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk intends to procure Airborne Expendable Ice Beacons, specifically Arctic Buoys, through a sole source award to LBI, Inc. This procurement falls under the simplified procedures for certain commercial items as outlined in FAR 13.501(a), and the agency has made clear this is not a request for competitive quotes but rather a notice of intent to award sole source. The buoys fall under NAICS code 334513 for instruments and related products manufacturing for measuring and controlling industrial process variables, and PSC code 2050 for buoys. While this is designated as a sole source procurement, all responsible sources may submit capability statements for agency consideration, though the government retains full discretion over whether to compete the action based on responses. The notice period is extremely brief, running from September 3, 2025 through September 8, 2025, with questions directed to Contract Specialists Seth Harrell and Robert Babcock.
No set-aside designation applies to this procurement opportunity, maintaining it as a full and open competition for capability statements despite the sole source intent. LBI, Inc. has been identified as the intended sole source contractor for the Arctic Buoys procurement, suggesting they may be the incumbent or have unique capabilities for this specialized equipment. The anticipated delivery timeline is 20 weeks from the date of award, indicating this is likely a manufacturing contract requiring significant production time. No specific award values, budget ranges, or quantities have been disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The procurement appears focused on specialized maritime instrumentation designed for Arctic conditions, reflecting the Navy's operational requirements in challenging polar environments.
Notice text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD SOLE SOURCE. THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR COMPETITIVE QUOTES.
This is a notice of intent to solicit and award a sole source purchase order in accordance with (IAW) FAR 13.501(a) - Simplified Procedures for Certain Commercial Items. Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk (FLCN) intends to solicit and award a sole source purchase order for Arctic Buoys to LBI. inc. All responsible sources may submit a capability statement, which shall be considered by the agency. The anticipated delivery date will be 20 weeks from date of award. This notice of intent is NOT a request for quotations. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed action based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Adress questions to Seth Harrell, Contract Specialist, at robert.s.harrell15.civ@us.navy.mil and Robert Babcock at robert.j.babcock25.civ@us.navy.mil .
Notice history
| Notice | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| AXIB II - Airborne Expendable ice Beacon (Arctic Buoys) | Solicitation | |
| This notice | Pre-Solicitation | |
| AXIB II - Airborne Expendable ice Beacon (Arctic Buoys) | Pre-Solicitation |
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