Intent to Sole Source Jimmy Carter HPAC

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS & IMF) intends to award a sole-source, firm fixed price contract for overhaul and shipboard testing services on the High Pressure Air Compressors (HPAC) for the SSN 23 submarine. The primary scope of work involves performing top-end overhauls on No. 1 and No. 2 HPACs in accordance with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specifications and Navy technical requirements, followed by operational testing and corrective action as needed. Key contract requirements include contractor provision of overhaul kits, materials, freight, and technical representatives; compliance with strict security protocols including Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIS) credentials; and submission of detailed reports including completion reports, acceptance test reports, and corrective action forms. The government will evaluate responses based on demonstrated contractor capabilities to satisfy stated requirements, as documented through clear and convincing evidence submitted by interested parties. The deadline for interested parties to respond to this Notice of Intent and demonstrate their capabilities is November 24, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. PST, with responses to be submitted via email to Contract Specialist Gabrielle Guerrero.

This procurement carries no set-aside designation and reflects the government's current intent to sole-source the work to Rix Industries, though the government retains discretionary authority to conduct competitive procurement based on responses received. The anticipated period of performance spans from January 7–28, 2026, representing a compressed timeline for completion of the overhaul work at Olympic Pier at IMF Bangor. No specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in the Notice of Intent. The solicitation requires that all prospective contractors be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to be eligible for award. Interested parties must submit capability documentation via email only, clearly labeled with the contract reference number N4523A26R0804, and should note that the government will not reimburse any costs incurred in responding to this notice.