44--nuclear reactors

The Naval Sea Systems Command plans to enter into a sole-source contract with Bechtel Plant Machinery Inc. for the provision of naval nuclear propulsion components, under the authority permitting non-competitive contracting. Details such as a completion date or further contract specifics are not provided, and the contract supports the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program. While this announcement serves informational purposes only and solicitation documents are not available, firms interested in subcontracting are encouraged to contact BPMI directly. Although this notice is not a solicitation for competitive proposals, the government welcomes expressions of interest and capabilities within forty-five days (or thirty days if using an existing basic ordering agreement) from the publication date, which will be considered solely to determine if competitive procurement should be pursued. This contract falls under the NAICS code 541330 and involves specialized supplies or services related to the nuclear propulsion components for naval applications. The government retains full discretion on whether to open the contract for competition based on responses received. No specific details concerning the place of performance or office contact information are provided in the notice. This procurement is conducted under the premise of a sole-source justification, emphasizing the unique capabilities of Bechtel BPMI as the selected contractor.