BODY, AIR START CHECK VALVE

This contract is a sole source procurement issued by the Department of Defense, specifically through NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, targeting Fairbanks Morse LLC for the supply of specific ship components, including body, air start check valves, vibration dampers, and self-locking nuts. The final destination for these parts is Sasebo, Japan, with no parts to be shipped to Bremerton, Washington. The procurement emphasizes that the transportation costs are at no expense to the contractor, although any applicable tariffs, duties, taxes, or customs fees must be included in the bid line items. The solicitation, numbered 25QS009, was posted on October 31, 2025, with a response deadline of November 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. Offerors are responsible for monitoring SAM.gov for updates and amendments, as the government will not be liable for access issues. The contract details specify that the procurement is for OEM or authorized distributor parts, with a firm fixed-price arrangement under FAR Parts 12 and 13. It includes comprehensive instructions on submission procedures, evaluation criteria such as price reasonableness and past performance, and packaging and delivery standards aligned with commercial practices. The solicitation underscores the importance of SAM registration and adherence to regulatory and contractual clauses, including invoice submission via the WAWF system. The overall objective is to secure high-quality, OEM-specific parts efficiently and reliably for naval operations in Japan, with a clear emphasis on sole source justification and strict compliance with government procurement standards.