GANGWAY LADDERS

The NAVSUP Fleet Logistic Center in San Diego, CA, plans to issue a sole source purchase order to Safe Rack, LLC, located in Sumter, SC, for the direct replacement of gangway ladders originally manufactured by Safe Rack. This procurement will not involve a competitive solicitation process, and there is no solicitation document associated with this requirement. The procurement falls under NAICS code 332312, reflecting the manufacturing sector related to fabricated structural metal. Although the purchasing agency intends to move forward without competition, other firms that believe they can meet the requirement are invited to submit written notifications within five calendar days of the announcement date. These notifications must be directed in writing to the Contracting Officer, with no telephone inquiries accepted. Responses from interested firms will be reviewed but the government retains full discretion to proceed with the sole source award to Safe Rack, LLC. This action aligns with Government-wide note 22, which supports specific exceptions to full and open competition under certain circumstances. The work will be managed by the NAVSUP Fleet Logistic Center office in San Diego, which oversees this procurement for the Department of Defense. The contract opportunity was posted on August 17, 2011, and reflects the agency’s intent to efficiently replace specialized equipment that matches the original manufacturer’s specifications to ensure compatibility and performance.