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 diesel generators on ships. The current shielding has degraded heat resistance capabilities and poses a fire hazard. The Government will negotiate a sole-source contract with Hawthorne Cat.
- What's the contract structure and timeline?
The notice doesn't say.
- How will they pick the winner?
The notice doesn't say.
- When and how do you bid?
You must show clear, compelling, and convincing evidence that competition will be advantageous to the Government by 7 July 2026, 12:00 p.m. PST via e-mail to james.j.obbanya.civ@us.navy.mil.
Routine commodity buy — low-effort bid, modest payoff.
Who can apply
- Must be 8(a) certified (a small-business program for socially or economically disadvantaged owners)
Don't bother if…
- The notice doesn't say
Heads up — easy to miss
- There's no formal solicitation or request for competitive proposals.
If you're interested, do this first
- Check that your 8(a) certification is still active in SAM.gov.