Sole Source Notice

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center Norfolk Office intends to award a sole source firm fixed price contract to MARSWELL Metal Industries Limited for custom steel stacking weights used in weight handling equipment testing and certification. The contract will specifically procure a set of custom weights including a 1,000 lbs base post weight, two 500 lbs stacking weights, two 250 lbs stacking weights, five 100 lbs stacking weights, and one crane scale certificate. This procurement is being conducted under FAR 6.302-1, which allows for sole source justification when only one vendor can meet specific requirements. The solicitation was posted on January 16, 2025, with responses to potential challenges due by January 17, 2025. Challenges must be submitted in writing to Charles.d.bell14.civ@us.navy.mil and include sufficient information to demonstrate an equivalent service exists.

The contract is not set aside for any specific business category and will be performed in Fleet, VA 23511. MARSWELL Metal Industries Limited was selected as the sole source vendor because they are the only company capable of manufacturing custom stacking weights with precise dimensions required for testing Ground Support's Grove Crane and SpyderCranes. The weights must be compatible with both crane types to prevent purchasing separate test weight stacks and can additionally be used for ground support forklift and safety rail pull tests. Previous weight testing methods using standard weights created safety hazards during crane boom retraction, necessitating this specialized procurement. The contract falls under NAICS category 331110 for Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of 9510 for Bars and Rods.