MHE UL-558 testing and certification services

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command, through its NAVSUP FLC Norfolk Contracting Department Groton office, has published a Special Notice regarding UL-558 testing and certification services. The notice indicates the government's intent to award a sole source contract to Intertek Testing Services NA, Inc. for services supporting Naval Submarine Support Facility Groton, Connecticut. This procurement falls under the Testing Laboratories and Services NAICS category (541380) and will be conducted using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The contracting approach is justified under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for other than full and open competition. The anticipated award date is no later than September 15, 2025.

The primary purpose of this Special Notice is to inform the contractor community of the government's intention to proceed with a sole source award rather than conduct a competitive procurement. The notice explicitly states that it is not a request for offers, emphasizing that responses will not be solicited at this time. The government retains full discretion to determine whether to compete this procurement based on any responses received to this notice. No specific eligibility criteria or participation requirements are outlined since this is not a competitive solicitation. The procurement will support UL-558 testing and certification services, which are specialized technical services required for naval submarine operations at the Groton facility.