Sole Source to Chase Supply Inc. for Divers Life Support Systems

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, under the Department of Defense, has issued a sole source justification for a firm fixed price purchase order awarded to Chase Supply Inc, doing business as Chase Defense Partners. This contract, identified by solicitation number N61331-23-T-KS45, is for the procurement of various diving life support parts necessary to maintain underwater breathing apparatuses. The award is justified under 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)(5) and FAR 6.302-5(b)(5), as Chase Defense Partners is recognized as the only vendor capable of providing the specific parts required to keep the equipment in an as built, as certified condition. The performance of this contract is centered in Panama City Beach, Florida, under NAICS code 33999. Administrative terms specify that delivery is FOB Origin and payments are to be processed via the Wide Area Workflow system. The agreement incorporates standard FAR and DFARS clauses and establishes clear reporting requirements and roles for the Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer's Representative to ensure compliance and oversight of the supply delivery.