Intent to Sole Source to OEM Kongsberg Maritime Inc, for Steering Gear Inspection

The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound Contracting Department intends to sole source a purchase order to Kongsberg Maritime Inc. for steering gear inspection services on the MSC USNS Sacagawea. The procurement will utilize Simplified Acquisition Procedures (SAP) and result in a firm-fixed-price contract with a period of performance from May 22, 2025 to May 31, 2025. The primary objective is to investigate and address abnormal noise in the steering gear unit assembly and water found in the rudder stock void. Kongsberg Maritime has been selected as the sole source contractor due to their status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) technical representative for T-AKE class ships' steering units, possessing proprietary technical data critical for making precise repairs and adjustments. The contract falls under NAICS Code 336611 for Ship Building and Repairing, with a small business size standard of 1,300 employees.

The procurement is not set aside for any specific business category and will be conducted without competitive bidding due to the specialized nature of the required technical expertise. Kongsberg Maritime Inc., with CAGE Code 15342, is the sole proposed contractor for this engagement. While specific award value details are not explicitly stated, the contract will be executed as a firm-fixed-price purchase order with a short timeline of approximately 10 days. The procurement is classified under Product Service Code J999 for Non-Nuclear Ship Repair (West), indicating its geographic and technical scope. Interested parties seeking additional information were directed to contact Ms. Amanda Cordell, though the notice explicitly states this is not a request for quotation and serves primarily as a notification of the government's intent to sole source the contract.