Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Maintenance Services
Closed Special Notice Posted
- Agency
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Naval Supply Systems Command
Department of the Navy, Department of Defense
- Responses due
- Set-aside
- No set-aside
Opportunity facts
- Place of performance
- San Diego, California 92135, United States
Notice details come from SAM.gov. Updated .
About this opportunity
The Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center San Diego has issued a Notice of Intent to Award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price contract for Vertical Lift Module (VLM) maintenance services. This Special Notice, posted on February 26, 2026, covers maintenance and repair services for government-owned VLMs located at four Naval installations: Naval Air Station North Island, Naval Air Station Fallon, Naval Air Station Lemoore, and Naval Base Ventura County. The contracting action is being conducted under Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 6.302-1, which permits sole source awards when only one responsible source exists. Two contractors are identified in the notice filings: Southwest Solutions Group, Inc. (CAGE Code 0HDL3) and Southwest Material Handling, Inc. (CAGE Code 42JX0), both cited as sole authorized service providers possessing proprietary knowledge and access to original equipment manufacturer parts necessary for VLM maintenance.
The contract objective is to provide comprehensive maintenance services including preventive maintenance at specified mission count intervals, corrective maintenance on an as-needed basis, spare parts kits, phone support, and first-aid training for facility personnel. The contract period extends from April 1, 2026 through March 31, 2027, with a deadline of March 5, 2026 for submission of relevant documentation. The selected contractor must provide qualified personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, and supervision; maintain a phone support line available Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time; and respond to on-site maintenance requests within specified timeframes ranging from 1-3 days for emergencies to 7-14 days for non-emergency issues. Contractor personnel must obtain Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) card access and comply with all site security requirements. Performance will be evaluated annually against standards requiring 95 percent or higher compliance in quality control, timely deliverables, and invoice accuracy.
Notice text
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NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT
Subject: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Maintenance Services
NAICS Code: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
PSC Code: J039 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment: Materials Handling Equipment
Description: The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego (FLCSD) intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Southwest Material Handling, Inc., CAGE Code: 42JX0, in accordance with FAR 13.501(a) and FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."
This requirement is for the maintenance and repair of Government-owned Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) located at multiple Naval installations, including Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), Naval Air Station Fallon (NASF), Naval Air Station Lemoore (NASL), and Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC). The contractor shall provide qualified personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) on VLMs. Additionally, the contractor shall provide spare parts kits specific to each VLM model, phone support, and First-Aid Training as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Justification: The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Southwest Material Handling, Inc., is the sole authorized service provider for the VLMs and possesses proprietary knowledge, technical expertise, and access to OEM parts required to maintain and repair the VLMs. No other vendor has been identified as capable of meeting the Government's requirements without significant risk to performance, cost, and schedule.
Places of Performance:
- Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI): 661 Rogers Rd, Building 661, San Diego, CA 92135
- Naval Air Station Fallon (NASF): 4755 Pasture Rd, Building 25, Fallon, NV 89496
- Naval Air Station Lemoore (NASL): 140 Reeves Blvd, Building 140, Lemoore, CA 93246
- Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC): 35th Ave, Building 801, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
Submission of Capability Statements: This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. However, responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by submitting a capability statement in writing to Raul Alcantara at raul.r.alcantara.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 05 March 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is entirely at the discretion of the Government.
Update #1 ·
NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE CONTRACT
Subject: Notice of Intent to Award a Sole Source Contract for Vertical Lift Module (VLM) Maintenance Services
NAICS Code: 811310 - Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance
PSC Code: J039 - Maintenance, Repair, and Rebuilding of Equipment: Materials Handling Equipment
Description: The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center San Diego (FLCSD) intends to award a sole source Firm-Fixed-Price contract to Southwest Solutions Group, Inc., CAGE Code: 0HDL3, in accordance with FAR 13.501(a) and FAR 6.302-1, "Only One Responsible Source and No Other Supplies or Services Will Satisfy Agency Requirements."
This requirement is for the maintenance and repair of Government-owned Vertical Lift Modules (VLMs) located at multiple Naval installations, including Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI), Naval Air Station Fallon (NASF), Naval Air Station Lemoore (NASL), and Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC). The contractor shall provide qualified personnel, equipment, supplies, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Corrective Maintenance (CM) on VLMs. Additionally, the contractor shall provide spare parts kits specific to each VLM model, phone support, and First-Aid Training as defined in the Performance Work Statement (PWS).
Justification: The proposed contract action is for services for which the Government intends to solicit and negotiate with only one source under the authority of FAR 6.302-1. Southwest Solutions Group, Inc., is the sole authorized service provider for the VLMs and possesses proprietary knowledge, technical expertise, and access to OEM parts required to maintain and repair the VLMs. No other vendor has been identified as capable of meeting the Government's requirements without significant risk to performance, cost, and schedule.
Places of Performance:
- Naval Air Station North Island (NASNI): 661 Rogers Rd, Building 661, San Diego, CA 92135
- Naval Air Station Fallon (NASF): 4755 Pasture Rd, Building 25, Fallon, NV 89496
- Naval Air Station Lemoore (NASL): 140 Reeves Blvd, Building 140, Lemoore, CA 93246
- Naval Base Ventura County (NBVC): 35th Ave, Building 801, Port Hueneme, CA 93041
Submission of Capability Statements: This notice of intent is not a request for competitive quotes or proposals. However, responsible sources may identify their interest and capability to respond to this requirement by submitting a capability statement in writing to Raul Alcantara at raul.r.alcantara.civ@us.navy.mil no later than 05 March 2026 at 12:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time (PST). Information received will be considered solely for the purpose of determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination by the Government not to compete this proposed contract is entirely at the discretion of the Government.
Files
| File | Type | Posted |
|---|---|---|
| Performance Work Statement - Regional VLM Maintenance FY26.pdf |
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