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Intent to Sole Source to ESL Power Systems

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The Naval Supply Systems Command San Diego intends to award a sole source contract to ESL Power Systems for the provision of specialized electric power cables designed to integrate with ship and port connections. These 480 volts/400 amperage ship-to-shore cables are essential for supplying shore power to guided-missile destroyer (DDG), guided-missile cruiser (CG), and dock landing (LSD) class vessels while docked, eliminating the need for auxiliary steam systems and reducing fuel consumption. ESL Power Systems holds unique proprietary designs and materials, including MIL-C 24368/1 plugs and MIL-C 24368/2 receptacles equipped with 316 stainless steel hardware, which offers superior corrosion resistance essential for marine environments. These items feature a proprietary potting process that prevents voids, ensuring reliability and durability. The procurement will proceed under a firm-fixed price contract using Simplified Acquisition Procedures as outlined in FAR Part 13.5, without issuing a written solicitation due to the sole source nature authorized by FAR 6.302-2. The North American Industry Classification System code for this contract is 335999, covering miscellaneous equipment and component manufacturing. The contract facilitates a specialized product that ESL Power Systems uniquely qualifies to deliver, reflecting the critical requirement for reliability and performance in naval power connectivity solutions.

General Info

Sole source contract awarded to ESL for specialized 480V ship-to-shore power cables.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr San Diego

NAICS

335999 - All Other Miscellaneous Electrical Equipment and Component Manufacturing

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PostedJun 28

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr San Diego

Contacts1 person available

OfficeSAN DIEGO, CA, 92136, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Navsup Flt Logistics Ctr San Diego

Office AddressSAN DIEGO, CA, 92136, USA

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Full Description

Naval Supply Systems Command San Diego hereby gives NOTICE OF INTENT TO AWARD A SOLE SOURCE to ESL Power Systems to provide electric power cables, built specifically to integrate with the ship and port's connection. The cables are 480 volts/ 400 amperage ship to shore cables, required to provide guided-missile destroyer (DDG), guided-missile cruiser (CG), and dock landing (LSD) class vessels with shore power while in port. These cables prevent ships from having to auxiliary steam - burn fuel while in port. ESL Power Systems have unique and proprietary materials for building their hardware. ESL's Items: 0921-01A-10, 0921-01A-100, 0921-01A-200 include ESL MIL-C 24368/1 plugs with 316 Stainless Steel hardware for corrosion resistance in marine environments. The 316SS hardware is unique to ESL. Furthermore, the MIL-C-24368/1 plugs are potted THOF 500 Enhanced cable using a proprietary procedure that ensures no voids are formed within the potting material. ESL's Item 5200-05A includes ESL MIL-C 24368/2 receptacles with 316 Stainless Steel castings and hardware for corrosion resistance in marine environments. ESL is the only Qualified Products List (QPL) manufacturer using 316SS receptacle castings. The cable potting at the receptacle also includes the proprietary procedure that ensures no voids are formed within the potting material. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 335999, All Other Miscellaneous Equipment and Component Manufacturing. There will be no written solicitation issued. This is an intent to purchase a sole source procurement under the authority of FAR 6.302-2. This will be a Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) contract utilizing Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.5, Simplified Acquisition Procedures for Certain Commercial Items.