Notice of Intent to Sole Source

The Department of the Navy Military Sealift Command has published a Special Notice indicating its intent to make a sole source award to Defense Maritime Solutions, Inc. for the acquisition of two sealing rings needed on the propulsion shaft bearings aboard the USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS vessel. This sole source award is due to the sealing rings being available only from the original equipment manufacturer, Wartsila, and their authorized distributor, Defense Maritime Solutions, Inc. Wartsila holds proprietary rights and limited data rights over the sealing rings, as well as an exclusive licensing agreement, making them the sole source for this critical replacement part.

The purpose of this Special Notice is to notify interested parties of the Government's intent to make a sole source award to Defense Maritime Solutions, Inc. for the acquisition of the two sealing rings. There are no stated deadlines, requirements, or instructions for contractors, as this is a sole source award. The eligibility criteria is limited to Defense Maritime Solutions, Inc. as the authorized distributor of the Wartsila sealing rings. There are no additional programs, initiatives, or opportunities described in the Special Notice.