SEAT, SPLIT (SOLE SOURCE)

This sole source solicitation, numbered SPMYM226Q7577, issued by DLA Maritime - Puget Sound under the Department of Defense, seeks a SEAT, SPLIT specifically designed for CVN Class, MX-9 Shaft Seal Wartsila with National Stock Number 2040-01-454-8170. The procurement is a total small business set-aside under FAR 19.5 and is restricted to small business concerns, with additional emphasis on service-disabled veteran-owned small businesses. The item is OEM-specific, with Defense Maritime Solutions holding the proprietary drawings, and must meet exact form, fit, and function requirements with existing systems. All quotes must be submitted via email to tricia.wintersteen@dla.mil by June 23, 2026 at 10:00 AM local time and must include a completed and signed solicitation, manufacturer information, country of origin, and delivery lead time specified on a FOB destination basis. The contract requires compliance with packaging and marking standards per ASTM-D-3951, prohibits use of certain packing materials, mandates heat-treated wood pallets, and requires unique item identification in accordance with MIL-STD-130 and MIL-STD-129 for labeling and shipment tracking. Delivery is required by November 18, 2026, to the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton, Washington, with inspection and acceptance occurring at the destination under QA 4 criteria allowing seven days for evaluation. Payment is contingent upon receipt and acceptance through the Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF) system, and contractors must self-register at https://piee.eb.mil. Invoicing must be electronic and submitted no more than once every two weeks. If the item is not classified as Commercial Off The Shelf, the awardee must demonstrate a current, valid NIST SP 800-171 cybersecurity assessment, not more than three years old; COTS items are exempt from this requirement and must be explicitly identified in the offer. The contractor must also hold a current System for Award Management registration, comply with all applicable FAR and DFARS clauses including those related to supply chain security, prohibited entities, and representation of business size and ownership, and provide a Certificate of Insurance meeting minimum liability thresholds prior to performance. The evaluation is based on technical acceptability as a mandatory threshold, followed by consideration of past performance and price in a most advantageous