O-RING, ETC.

The U.S. Coast Guard is awarding a sole-source contract to FINCANTIERI MARINE SYSTEMS for a range of specialized marine components under FAR 13.106-1(b), as this vendor is the sole original equipment manufacturer with proprietary expertise necessary to ensure compatibility, quality, and performance of the items required. The contract includes eight line items encompassing critical parts such as O-rings, intercooler gaskets, pump assemblies, valve components, cylinder head assemblies, tachometer relays, and a right-hand exhaust manifold, all identified by detailed National Stock Numbers and part numbers, with quantities ranging from one to sixteen units per item. All items fall under NAICS code 333618, indicating their classification within other machinery manufacturing. Deliveries must be made FOB destination to the USCG Surface Forces Logistics Center in Baltimore, Maryland, with strict compliance to MIL-STD-2073-1E for packaging and preservation, MIL-STD-129R for labeling, and ISO/IEC-16388-2007 for Code 39 barcoding. Packaging must include bubble wrap wrapping, ASTM-D5118 fiberboard boxes, and wooden crates of Type V, Style B with ASTM D6039 lag bolts for heavy components like exhaust manifolds and cylinder heads. Each package must bear the NSN, part number, quantity, contract number, condition code, and designation as “COAST GUARD SFLC MATERIAL.” Invoices must be submitted via the Invoice Processing Portal (IPP) and include the vendor’s UEI, contract number, and line item details. The contract incorporates multiple FAR clauses covering ethics, whistleblower protections, cybersecurity prohibitions, Buy American requirements, trade agreements, and anti-fraud measures, with no competition permitted due to the unique technical qualifications of the sole vendor. The solicitation closed on June 30, 2026, and the contract is managed by the Department of Homeland Security’s Sflc Procurement Branch 2 in Alameda, California, with designated points of contact for procurement inquiries.