Safety Equipment

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC) Atlantic has issued a Notice of Intent to award a firm-fixed-price sole-source contract for safety equipment. The requirement involves the procurement of two complete X1270 Mobile Fall Protection Systems, which include ancillary personal protective equipment (PPE), extended warranty protection, and on-site personnel training. One system is designated for the Mainside facility and the second for the Waterfront facility in Norfolk, Virginia. The government intends to award this contract to Vertical Supply Group, Inc., a small business categorized under NAICS code 333310, citing FAR 6.302-1(a) due to the existence of only one responsible source capable of satisfying the agency's requirements. This notice is not a formal solicitation for bids, quotes, or proposals, but rather an opportunity for interested parties to challenge the sole-source determination. Interested entities may submit a written statement of capabilities to the government point of contact, Alicia N. Mitchell, at alicia.n.mitchell2.civ@us.navy.mil. To be considered, these statements must provide clear and convincing evidence that competitive procurement would be advantageous to the government. The deadline for submitting these responses is September 21, 2026, at 12:00 PM EDT, with an anticipated contract award date of September 28, 2026. Any costs incurred by respondents in preparing their submissions are the sole responsibility of the respondent.