Sole Source to Innovative Professional Solutions, Inc. for Minesweeping Cutters Refurbishment

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 Innovative Professional Solutions, Inc. for the refurbishment of minesweeping cutters. This contract, identified by solicitation number N61331-24-T-KS07, focuses on the installation and testing support of mechanical minesweeping systems for SLQ-37 cutters on MCM One Class Ships. The work is to be performed in Panama City Beach, Florida, and is set aside for a Woman Owned Small Business under NAICS code 541330. Innovative Professional Solutions, Inc. was selected as the sole source because they are the only responsible provider possessing the proprietary development of the necessary refurbishment procedures, techniques, and tooling required for this project. The agreement is governed by standard federal and defense-specific clauses, including requirements for NIST SP 800-171 compliance and WAWF invoicing. Performance evaluations will be based on best value, price, delivery, quality, and past performance.