HYDRAULICS

The government intends to acquire hydraulics equipment through a sole source procurement from Hydraulics, under the authority of FAR Part 13.106-1(b), using Simplified Acquisition Procedures. The purchase will be on a firm fixed-price basis, and the solicitation emphasizes that Graybar can only obtain these parts directly from the manufacturer, making it necessary for offerors to be authorized distributors capable of maintaining Hydraulics' warranty. The notice clarifies that this is not a competitive solicitation, and the government retains discretion to decide whether to proceed with a competitive process based on responses received. All interested parties must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submitting their offers, which are due by April 1, 2025, and should be sent via email to Annie Bohmann at the provided contact address. The solicitation is issued by the Naval Air Warfare Center Air Division, part of the Department of Defense, located in Patuxent River, Maryland. The NAICS code associated with this procurement is 333996, indicating the specific industry classification for hydraulics equipment. The notice underscores that the government will consider responses primarily to evaluate whether a competitive procurement should be conducted, but it will not compensate for any information provided. Interested vendors are encouraged to review the full details through the provided SAM.gov link for further guidance on submission requirements and procurement specifics.