Sole Source to Shark Marine Technologies Inc for Shark Marine Spare Parts and Repairs

The Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command is procuring spare parts and repair services for Shark Marine Navigator systems through a sole source acquisition to Shark Marine Technologies Inc. This procurement is being conducted under simplified acquisition procedures as a firm fixed price purchase order, with the justification that Shark Marine Technologies is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the only authorized provider of these proprietary parts. The acquisition includes various navigator components such as NAVCAM lens covers, Delta maintenance kits, accessory slide mounts, GPS equipment, battery components, sonar systems, and mission planning licenses, all critical for Mine Countermeasure (MCM) missions conducted by EOD teams. The government emphasizes that maintaining consistent acoustic and magnetic signatures is essential for operational safety and tactical decision-making, making OEM parts mandatory. The solicitation was posted on August 7, 2025, with responses due by August 12, 2025, allowing only five days for submission.

This procurement does not utilize any set-aside designations and is structured as a sole source award to the incumbent contractor, Shark Marine Technologies Inc. The total contract value will not exceed $250,000, with all parts required to be delivered within sixty days after receipt of the government order. The Naval Surface Warfare Center, Panama City Division (NSWC PCD) serves as the depot for Fleet-procured Shark Navigator systems and will manage the repair operations using the procured parts. Performance will take place in Panama City Beach, Florida, with delivery hours restricted to 0830-1500, Monday through Friday, excluding federal holidays. The urgency of this procurement is driven by the immediate need to repair vital EOD assets, with government personnel performing the actual repairs using the OEM parts to maintain system integrity and operational readiness.