The Government intends to solicit and negotiate on a sole-source basis under FAR 6.302-1 for NSN 3H-3655-016432645-D4, TDP version 002, quantity 2 EA. Delivery is to Portsmouth Naval Shipyard L1SS, Kittery, ME 03904. Responsible sources may identify their interest and capability or submit proposals, quotations, or capability statements, though this notice is not a request for competitive proposals. Information received will normally be used only to determine whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Any decision not to compete based on responses is solely within the Government’s discretion.

NAVSUP WSS is procuring a canister (Navy part number 3.80.1018-3) built to NAVSEA SS521-AM-MMA-010 Chapter 7 and CSD092 requirements, designated Special Emphasis/DSSP Scope of Certification material for a crucial shipboard system. The item requires strict quality, traceability, mercury-free, configuration-control, inspection, and certification controls, including ISO 9001/ISO 10012 or acceptable alternates and a traceable certificate of compliance. The small business set-aside has been dissolved and the quantity changed; a one-year warranty applies for 365 days after final delivery. Proposed delivery requires certification CDRLs 20 days before delivery, PNSY review/acceptance within 6 working days after receipt, and final material delivery within 210 days. Government quality assurance is performed at source, and DD1423 A001 may be waived if already on file at NAVSUP WSS Mechanicsburg.

This opportunity is for the supply of a specialized canister designated as SPECIAL EMPHASIS material for a crucial shipboard system, with performance required at the contractor's facility under Government Quality Assurance at source. The material must meet strict toxicity and flammability requirements per NAVSEA standards, and the contractor must maintain a quality system in accordance with ISO-9001 with specific calibration requirements. Final delivery of material is required 210 days after contract award, with certification data due 20 days prior to delivery and a 6-working-day review period by the Navy. The contract is a total small business set-aside, and the canister must be manufactured in accordance with NAVSEA SS521-AM-MMA-010 Chapter 7 Parts List. No budget amount is specified in the description.