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

The Naval Surface Warfare Center, acting 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 N61331-23-T-KS46, focuses on the installation and testing support of mechanical minesweeping systems for MK 12 and MK 14 cutters. Innovative Professional Solutions, Inc., a Woman Owned Small Business, was selected as the exclusive provider because they are the sole developer of the specific tooling and procedures necessary to complete the refurbishment. The work is to be performed in Panama City Beach, Florida, under NAICS code 541330. The procurement is governed by a comprehensive set of FAR and DFARS clauses, as well as NAVSEA-specific supplemental instructions regarding government administration and invoicing. The contract ensures that the specialized technical requirements for these naval assets are met by the only qualified source capable of providing the required mechanical support.