Life Raft Lights

This procurement involves the U.S. Navy issuing a solicitation for the supply of brand-name life raft lights manufactured by Adventure Lights Inc., specifically parts numbered 47850-SHO-59 and 47800-59, intended as direct replacements for Survitec MK-7 Mod 2 life rafts. The contract is a firm fixed-price purchase order conducted under FAR Parts 12 and 13, emphasizing a sole-source justification due to proprietary design rights held by Adventure Lights Inc. The technical specifications and inspection criteria are governed by the manufacturer’s engineering drawings and the technical manual S9008-AA-PRO-010 R3, sections 13.1 A, 1, and 2, ensuring compatibility and performance within the existing life raft systems. The solicitation highlights the importance of brand-name compliance, with no competitive alternatives permitted, and mandates that offerors be registered in SAM.gov to participate. Delivery is expected by January 14, 2026, to Bremerton, Washington, with the procurement managed by NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound. The acquisition is structured as a commercial, non-competitive order, with no evaluation factors or options specified, relying primarily on price reasonableness and technical compliance. The contract emphasizes strict adherence to proprietary data rights, technical manuals, and engineering drawings, with no mention of additional standards such as MIL-STD or bar-coding requirements. Offerors are instructed to submit proposals electronically via SAM.gov by December 7, 2025, and must maintain active registration throughout the contract performance. The procurement underscores the importance of proprietary design, technical compatibility, and administrative compliance in fulfilling this specialized life raft lighting requirement for naval safety systems.