USNS Salvor Tow Machine Certification

The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD), under the Department of the Navy Naval Sea Systems Command, is procuring engineering and technical services for towing machine and traction winch certification on the USNS SALVOR. The scope of work involves comprehensive inspection and assessment of the vessel's complete towing machinery systems, including detailed evaluation of major control system components such as the tow machine, traction winch, tow roller control consoles and panels, HPU, bull gear/pinion assemblies, clutch hub gear cases, heat exchangers, and all associated electrical components including junction boxes, pressure switches, and LVDTs. This requirement falls under Product Service Code L099 (Technical Representative – Miscellaneous) and NAICS 541330 (Engineering Services). The Government intends to award this as a sole source Purchase Order based on the determination that only one responsible source is capable of fulfilling the Navy's requirements. Interested parties may respond in writing via email to Karen Morris by the closing date of April 30, 2026, though this notice is not a competitive request for quotations. The Government will evaluate all information received to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement, with the final decision to compete or proceed with sole source award remaining solely within Government discretion.

This procurement will not utilize any small business set-asides. Jonrie Intertech, LLC of Seattle, Washington is identified as the intended sole source awardee, as it is deemed the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the Navy's specified requirements under FAR 13.106 authority. The Government intends to make an award prior to the end of the third quarter of fiscal year 2026, establishing a firm timeline for contract completion. No specific contract value or budget range is disclosed in this pre-solicitation notice. The award will be structured as a Purchase Order for supplies and services, with potential contract modifications anticipated as part of the final agreement.