44--Naval Nuclear Propulsion Components

The Naval Sea Systems Command is planning to contract with Bechtel Corporation, specifically Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc., for the procurement of components related to naval nuclear propulsion. This action is intended to be a sole-source procurement under FAR 6.302, meaning the government plans to negotiate exclusively with Bechtel without opening a competitive bidding process. Although no completion date or further contract specifics are provided, the notice allows other interested firms to express their interest and capability to respond, and any proposals submitted within forty-five days (or thirty days if awarded under an existing agreement) of the notice’s publication will be considered. However, the government reserves the discretion to proceed without competition based on the responses received. This solicitation, identified by the number N0002413R2100 and categorized with NAICS code 541330, is issued solely for informational purposes. Solicitation documents are not available, and potential subcontractors should contact Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. directly for opportunities. The government will use any information gathered through this notice to decide whether a competitive procurement is warranted, but this notice itself does not constitute a request for competitive proposals. The specific details regarding the place of performance or agency office are not disclosed in the notice.