Notice of Intent - Sole Source - Seemanns Composites
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Solicitation number
- N0016725Q1204
- Agency
-
Naval Sea Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- NAICS code
- 541715 Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology)
- Place of performance
- Bethesda, Maryland 20817, United States
- Points of contact
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD), part of the Naval Sea Systems Command, has issued a Notice of Intent for a sole source procurement with Seemann Composites LLC for engineering services related to the COLUMBIA submarine program. This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items under FAR Part 13.106-1(b), where the Contracting Officer has determined that only one source is reasonably available for this requirement. The procurement seeks engineering services to design a COLUMBIA Advanced Propulsor Bearing (APB) athwartship mount, with the work classified under NAICS code 541715 (Research and Development in Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences) and having a small business size standard of 1000 employees. The government's justification for sole sourcing is based on Seemann Composites' unique qualifications from previous related work on APB vertical mounts and composite mounting components under a prior contract.
The primary objective is to develop an initial concept design for a COLUMBIA APB athwartship mount as a fit-function replacement, including preliminary design assessments, engineering calculations, numerical simulations, prototype fabrication, and testing activities. The period of performance extends from September 30, 2025, to March 30, 2026. While this is intended as a sole source procurement, the government has issued this notice to allow other interested parties to submit capabilities statements by September 24, 2025, at 12:00 PM EST, though it explicitly states this is not a request for competitive quotes. Responses must include pricing, FOB point, contact information, GSA contract number if applicable, business size, and payment terms, with each response clearly demonstrating the quoter's capability to meet all specifications and requirements. The government reserves sole discretion in determining whether to proceed with competitive procurement based on the responses received, and will evaluate quotes using lowest price technically acceptable criteria with technical capability and price as primary evaluation factors.
Notice text
This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. The Naval Surface Warfare Center Carderock Division (NSWCCD) intends to solicit only one source under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b) the Contracting Officer has determined that circumstances of the contract action deem only one source reasonably available. The Government intends to solicit with Seemann Composites LLC for engineering services designing a COLUMBIA APB athwartship mount. The NAICS code is 541715 and the Small Business Standard is 1000.
The provisions and clauses included and/or incorporated in this solicitation document are those in effect through the Federal Acquisition Circular. This RFQ incorporates all provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular FAC 2025-05 and the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) DPN 20250910. SEE ATTACHED SOLICITATION FOR CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS.
Interested parties may identify their interest to this requirement by submitting a capabilities statement no later than 9/24/2025, 12 PM EST. This notice of intent is NOT a request for competitive quotes. However, all responses received by 9/24/2025, 12 PM EST will be considered by the Government. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed purchase order based upon responses to this notice is solely within the discretion of the Government. Information received will normally be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. All responses shall include price(s), FOB point, a point of contact, name and phone number, GSA contract number (if applicable), business size, and payment terms. Each response must clearly indicate the capability of the quoter to meet all specifications and requirements.
Responses to this notice are due on or before 9/24/2025, 12 PM EST by email at steven.besanko@navy.mil
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| sole source justification.docx | DOCX document | |
| SF 1449 - N0016725Q1204.pdf |
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