Usns point loma - guard shack

The Military Sealift Command is procuring a single 6ft x 6ft x 8.5ft Guard Building (Navy Model 668.6) for the USNS Point Loma, with a sole-source procurement from Guard Buildings, Inc. The solicitation is for a firm-fixed price purchase order to be delivered by May 1, 2025, to Austal USA's facility in Loxley, Alabama. The procurement is driven by Anti-Terrorism/Force Protection (ATFP) and maritime domain awareness requirements, with specific justification for single-source procurement based on proprietary design rights, standardization with existing T-EPF Class Vessels, and compatibility with existing Navy equipment and maintenance procedures. Quotes must be submitted electronically and include technical submissions, pricing details, and country of origin information. The submission deadline for this solicitation is March 28, 2025, under contract number N3220525Q2291.

The contract is not set aside for small businesses and falls under the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code 336611 for Ship Building and Repairing. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the procurement is being conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. The guard building will be delivered FOB Destination, with Guard Buildings, Inc. identified as the exclusive vendor due to their specialized design and compatibility with existing Navy systems. The procurement includes standard federal acquisition regulation requirements covering areas such as telecommunications equipment restrictions, child labor provisions, and tax compliance. Delivery is specifically designated for Austal USA's location in Loxley, Alabama, with a firm delivery date of May 1, 2025, indicating a relatively tight timeline for procurement and installation.