Intent to Sole Source to General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) for a Weapons Harness Repair

The Department of Defense, specifically the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard, has issued a Special Notice announcing its intent to award a sole source Firm-Fixed Price contract to General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT) for Weapons Harness Repair services. The contract pertains to specialized repair and re-corking services for the 688 Class submarine weapon shipping harness, which requires unique technical expertise and specific qualifications. The shipyard has determined that GDIT is the only contractor capable of meeting the peculiar requirements of this contract, based on comprehensive market research. The sole source justification is grounded in the contractor's specialized training and knowledge of the 688SL Weapons Handling Weight test Gear (LOG 106). While the intent is to award the contract to GDIT, the acquisition is being solicited on an unrestricted basis.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to repair and maintain critical submarine weapon shipping harness equipment with specific structural and documentation standards required by Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA). The contract includes urgent requirements, with a required delivery date of May 26, 2025, and was first identified on March 3, 2025. Although the notice indicates a sole source intent, interested contractors may submit capability responses via email, demonstrating their potential to meet the contract's specialized requirements. The contract will be a Firm-Fixed Price arrangement, focusing on maintaining precise technical specifications for submarine weapon systems. Eligibility is technically open, but the justification strongly suggests that only GDIT possesses the necessary qualifications. The opportunity is categorized under NAICS code 336611 (Ship Building and Repairing) and PSC code J020 (Maintenance/Repair of Ship and Marine Equipment), highlighting its specialized maritime technological nature.