Shockwave Seats (Guyana)

The Department of the Army Materiel Command Army Contracting Command has issued a Special Notice for the procurement of specialized Shockwave Seats components for the Caribbean Security Basin Initiative (CBSI) Technical Assistance Field Team in Guyana. The requirement encompasses multiple seat components including S2-Helm Seat Corbin G-Series Mid Back with HD Grabber Upholstery, Corbin Cast Armrest Assemblies, Deck Mount systems, a High Pressure Pump, and shipping containers, with quantities ranging from 1 to 4 units per item. This procurement is being conducted as a sole source acquisition under USSOUTHCOM/CBSI TAFT authority. The notice was posted on September 17, 2025, with responses due by September 19, 2025. The procurement falls under NAICS code 336360 for Motor Vehicle Seating and Interior Trim Manufacturing and PSC code J019 for maintenance and repair of ships and small craft equipment.

The primary objective of this Special Notice is to procure specialized marine seating equipment for Partner nations' vessels as part of the Caribbean Security Basin Initiative, with Professional Components Ltd identified as the sole qualified manufacturer and dealer capable of meeting the technical requirements. The procurement requires new equipment only, explicitly prohibiting remanufactured or "gray market" items, and mandates full manufacturer warranty coverage. All items must meet specific part number requirements and the seller assumes responsibility for risk of loss until actual delivery at the specified destination. The justification document indicates this is a simplified acquisition threshold procurement funded through Operations & Maintenance Army funds using a fixed-price purchase order structure. Given the sole source nature and specialized technical requirements for maritime security applications, the competition is limited to the identified manufacturer, with market research confirming the commercial nature of these items and the lack of alternative qualified sources.