INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, OEM ANTENNA PRODUCTS CORPORATION CLIMBER SAFETY RAILS

The Department of Defense, through NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, is preparing to issue a firm fixed-price supply contract to procure Climber Safety Rails from Antenna Products Corporation on a sole source basis. This procurement supports the Military Sealift Command and is scheduled for posting around April 18, 2025, with proposals due by April 24, 2025. The solicitation will be conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13, and all relevant documents and updates will be available exclusively on SAM.gov. Interested parties must register on SAM.gov and monitor the site for amendments, as no hard copies, faxes, or phone inquiries will be accepted. The government reserves the right to determine whether to proceed with a competitive process based on responses received, and prospective offerors are responsible for ensuring they have access to all solicitation details. All communications regarding this solicitation should be directed to Crista Carrier via email. The contract falls under NAICS code 336611, which pertains to aircraft and spacecraft manufacturing, and will be executed at the Department of Defense's facilities in Bremerton, Washington. Offerors must be registered in SAM to be eligible for award, and the government emphasizes the importance of timely registration and monitoring of the SAM.gov website for updates. This presolicitation notice indicates the government’s intent to sole source the required safety rails from the specified manufacturer, emphasizing the importance of compliance with all registration and submission procedures for interested vendors.