CAPSTAN BASE

The U.S. Navy’s Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound is soliciting for the CAPSTAN BASE under a total small business set-aside, designated as a firm-fixed-price contract for commercial items pursuant to FAR Part 12. The requirement is brand-name specific to Trident Marine, with procurement authorized under FAR 11, and interested small businesses may respond to demonstrate capability; however, the Government retains sole discretion to proceed with competition or award without competition based on responses. The solicitation, numbered N0040626Q0321, is posted with a response deadline of July 15, 2026, and anticipated award in July 2026. Offers will be evaluated on technical factors including delivery date, price, and past performance in no particular order of importance, with award based on the most advantageous offer, not on a lowest-price technically acceptable basis. All submissions must come from SAM-registered small businesses with a valid CAGE code, and eligibility requires certification as a small business under the SBA program, including potential WOSB, EDWOSB, or 8(a) status. Contract performance involves delivery of specialized marine equipment components—including diesel generator sets, transfer switches, distribution panels, enclosures, control panels, fuel systems, installation services, and spare parts—to the government’s receiving location in Sasebo, Japan, with delivery required on or before July 31, 2026. FOB terms designate Government Origin, meaning the Government assumes transportation responsibility and risk upon delivery at the shipping point. Packaging must comply with ASTM-D-3951, prohibit non-compliant materials, require heat-treated non-manufactured wood, and include mandatory markings with NSN/FSN, part numbers, contract numbers, contractor details, and delivery addresses. Unique Item Identification (UID) compliance under MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129 is mandatory for specified items, with machine-readable labels verified against applicable standards. Invoicing is exclusively through WAWF, with accelerated payments mandated for small business subcontractors. Security and cybersecurity requirements include DFARS 252.204-7012, 7020, and 7008 for NIST SP 800-171 compliance, along with FAR 52.240-90 and 52.240-91 for security exclusions, and prohibitions on sourcing from