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 N61331-23-T-KS19, focuses on providing mechanical minesweeping system installation and testing support specifically for SLQ-37 cable systems. The award is designated as a Woman Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 541330, with performance taking place in Panama City Beach, Florida. Innovative Professional Solutions, Inc. was selected as the sole source because they are the only developer of the specialized procedures, techniques, and tooling necessary to refurbish MK 12 and MK 14 cutters. The agreement is governed by comprehensive federal and defense-specific clauses, including FAR and DFARS regulations, which dictate delivery, payment through the Wide Area Workflow system, and specific NAVSEA administrative and invoicing instructions.