Sole Source to Robbins Metal Fab LLC for MK53 Targets Support Per Attached Justification

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command seeks fabrication of MK53 targets and associated shipping crates from Robbins Metal Fab LLC as a sole source, with proposals due September 23. The procurement is structured as a simplified acquisition not to exceed $350,000.

Place of performance is Panama City, Florida. The requirement calls for fabrication of 3 units of Target Mk 53 Mod 0 (Part #7449523) and 3 units of Crate Shipping and Storage Mk 120 Mod 0 (Part #8904289). Robbins Metal Fab LLC, located at 5814 Merritt Brown Road, Panama City, Florida, is the sole source because it currently fabricates comparable targets and crates (Mk 51, Mk 52, and associated Mk 117 and Mk 118 crates) under existing contract N61331-24-D-0001 awarded May 17, 2022. The Mk 53 targets require specialized tooling, fixtures, and processes identical to Robbins' existing capability, and the company is the only contractor currently mobilized to meet the required delivery schedule. These targets directly support mine warfare system development, testing and evaluation, and fleet training worldwide for mine hunting, mine avoidance, mine neutralization, and data collection. The NAICS code is 332999, All Other Miscellaneous Fabricated Metal Product Manufacturing. The PSC code is 1350, Underwater Mine And Components, Inert. Contract administration includes cybersecurity requirements including NIST SP 800-171 compliance, covered defense information safeguarding, buy American compliance, prohibited telecommunications equipment restrictions, counterfeit electronic part avoidance, and Xinjiang procurement prohibitions. Deliveries must be made Monday through Friday from 0900 to 1430 local time at NSWC-Panama City, 110 Vernon Ave, Panama City, FL 32407-7001.