Transfer, tube

The Department of the Navy Naval Supply Systems Command is seeking to procure 50 units of a specific transfer tube identified by National Stock Number 1H-4730-011769920-L1. The procurement will be delivered to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard in Kittery, Maine, and the government intends to negotiate with a single source under FAR 6.302-1 authority. While the notice is not a formal competitive solicitation, interested vendors may submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements within 45 days of publication (or 30 days if awarded under an existing Basic Ordering Agreement). The government will evaluate submitted information to determine whether to proceed with a competitive or non-competitive procurement process. The final determination of procurement approach remains solely at the government's discretion.

This pre-solicitation notice indicates no specific set-aside designation for the contract, suggesting it is open to all responsible sources. The procurement falls under Product Service Code 4730, which covers hose, pipe, tube, lubrication, and railing fittings. The opportunity was posted on April 2, 2025, with responses due by April 17, 2025. While specific award value is not disclosed, the contract involves the procurement of 50 units of a specific transfer tube with technical documentation version 011. The notice emphasizes that information received will primarily be used to assess potential competitive procurement strategies, with the government retaining full discretion in determining the final contract approach.