International Association of Classification Societies

This is a Sole Source Synopsis/Notice of Intent published for informational purposes only. The United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), Special Operations Forces, Acquisition, Technology, and Logistics, (SOF AT&L), Directorate of Procurement intends to award a sole source, firm-fixed-price indefinite delivery indefinite quantity contract, under the authority of FAR 12.2 procedures for commercial services and FAR 6.302-1, to Det Norske Veritas - Germanischer Lloyd (DNV-GL) USA, Inc, Katy, TX 77449. Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy the Government requirements for providing the Government consulting services in regards to DNV-GL Rules and Guidance to maintain class and engineering studies of alternatives for proposed changes to the manned submersibles, as required. DNV-GL will also provide the oversight (audits/reviews) needed to maintain the certificate of class active through the period of performance. DNV-GL will also provide technical guidance on the safety requirements for the manned submersibles as required.
This Sole Source Synopsis/Notice of Intent is not a request for competitive proposals. However, all responsible sources may submit a capability statement or an exception to the Government's intent to purchase on a sole source basis, which shall be considered by the Government if received within fifteen (15) days of this notice. The Government is not responsible for any cost incurred for submissions in response to this notice.