Fabrication of Fleet Mooring Chain and Accessories Synopsis

The Naval Facilities Engineering Command Expeditionary Warfare Center intends to award a sole source, indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contract to Lister Chain & Forge, Inc. for the fabrication of fleet mooring chain and accessories. The contractor must be certified by the American Bureau of Shipping to manufacture 1.5 to 4 inch mooring chains and components to specifications including FM3, ABS3, ABS R3, and ABS R3S. The proposed five-year contract would replace an expiring contract and is valued at $6.5 million. The solicitation synopsis, justification and approval documentation, and performance work statement were provided with an April 8, 2021 deadline for questions.

The procurement has no set-aside designations. Lister Chain & Forge, Inc. is identified as the only domestic manufacturer qualified to provide the fleet mooring chain and accessories under NAICS 332439 - Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fittings Manufacturing and PSC J019 - Anchors, Mooring and Towing Equipment. The proposed sole source contract with Lister Chain & Forge, Inc. would be for a 60-month period with a minimum of $XX,XXX,XXX and require delivery of materials within 12 months of task order receipt for quantities, sizes, specifications and shipping destinations specified on each order.