The agency posted this for awareness. It's not a solicitation, so you can't respond with a bid.
The Navy needs a sole-source contract for exhaust shielding on five diesel generators.
Key Details
The Navy needs exhaust shielding for five Ship Service Diesel Generators (SSDGs) on Navy ships. The shielding is not available in standard stock and poses a fire hazard. The Government will award a sole-source contract to Hawthorne Cat.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The proposed contract is a Sole Source Firm-Fixed-Price contract under RFO Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures.
- How will they pick the winner?
The notice doesn't say.
- When and how do you bid?
This is not a formal solicitation or request for competitive proposals. No award will be made on the unsolicited quotations or offers received in response to this notice.
Who can apply
- Must be 8(a) certified (a small-business program for socially or economically disadvantaged owners)
Don't bother if…
- You must be 8(a) certified to apply.
Heads up — easy to miss
- You must show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government.
If you're interested, do this first
- Email the contracting officer to RSVP for the capability statement.