Total Small Business Set Aside for Santi Systems Gear and Accessories. See All Attachments

The Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Surface Warfare Center Panama City Division seeks to award a firm fixed price purchase order for SANTI Systems diving gear and accessories on a brand name basis, with quotes due September 18, 2026. This is a Total Small Business set-aside, and competition is restricted to SANTI Systems brand equipment under FAR 12.102(a) authority for commercial acquisitions below the simplified acquisition threshold.

Place of performance is Panama City, Florida. The requirement includes four SANTI Elite Plus drysuits, eight SANTI Heated BZ420 undersuits, eight SANTI Heated Gloves, eight SANTI Thermovalve units, four SANTI Smart Glove Ring Systems, and eight Halcyon Explore 20 Amp HR Heater Packs. All equipment must be delivered within 90 days of receipt. Contract value exceeds micro-purchase levels but does not exceed $350,000. The procurement is funded with 2025 Other Procurement, Navy (OPN) funds.

The justification for sole-source competition cites SANTI's proprietary hand-sewing and hand-gluing processes combined with 100 percent individual sizing customization, which the Navy deems technically necessary for operator safety and mission success in arctic, contaminated, and high-abrasion environments. The equipment supports Special Operating Forces missions requiring absolute thermal protection and dry integrity during extended under-ice, salvage, and special operations diving.

Award will be based on best value considering price, delivery, quality, and past performance. Vendors must provide CAGE code and lead time with quotes, be able to invoice through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF), and verify receipt within 24 business hours to remain competitive. Quotes must be complete and submitted by email to stephen.t.fairbanks.civ@us.navy.mil with the solicitation number and vendor name in the subject line. NAICS is 314999; PSC is 4240.