Intent to sole source, OEM hose-mccann telephone company, INC - public address system

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, operating on behalf of the Military Sealift Command, is seeking to procure a public address system through a sole source procurement from Hose-McCann Telephone Company, Inc. The contract is structured as a firm fixed-price supply type agreement for 17 public address and alarm loudspeakers with a specific part number HM-1567-TBJ-G. The solicitation (N0040625QS156) targets the Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing sector, with a product service code of 5830 for intercommunication and public address systems. The procurement is set to be delivered to MSC SSU BATS San Diego by June 14, 2025, with a specific delivery location at 9284 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92123. The solicitation was posted on May 7, 2025, with responses due by May 19, 2025, and requires electronic invoice submission through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

The contract does not have a specific set-aside designation, though the government file summary indicates potential Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) consideration. Hose-McCann Communications is the sole source manufacturer for the required loudspeakers, which suggests a targeted procurement with limited competitive bidding. The contract will utilize FOB Destination shipping terms and requires contractors to use traceable freight methods. The procurement is specifically for the Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command and will be performed within the United States. While specific contract value details are not explicitly stated, the procurement involves 17 units of specialized public address system equipment, indicating a focused and precise procurement strategy aligned with military communication infrastructure needs.