This is a fixed-price contract for the manufacture of a COMM BUOY ASSEMBLY, requiring strict adherence to government source approval and quality requirements. The contractor is responsible for all inspection and must maintain records for 365 days after final delivery. A key requirement is that the supplied material must be completely free of mercury contamination for use on submarines and surface ships. The work involves compliance with numerous military standards and specifications, and offers will only be considered from the original manufacturer or their authorized distributors.

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)

This is a notice of intent to negotiate a sole-source procurement with Lockheed Martin Corp for four Commercial Buoy Assemblies. The items are to be delivered to DLA distribution centers in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania, and Tracy, California. The government does not possess the data needed to repair or manufacture the item, and source approval is required, with new source approval typically taking too long to delay an award. While this is not a formal request for competitive proposals, all capability statements received within 15 days of the notice's publication will be considered. The Buy American Act applies to this effort.