Sole Source to Innovative Professional Solutions Inc. (IPS) for the Refurbishment of AN/SQQ-32(V)2 Quad Staves

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. (IPS). This contract, identified by solicitation number N61331-23-T-KS34, is designated as a Woman-Owned Small Business set-aside under NAICS code 541330. The primary objective of the agreement is the refurbishment of AN/SQQ-32(V)2 Quad Staves for the Minehunting Sonar Set Towed Body, with performance taking place in Panama City Beach, Florida. Innovative Professional Solutions Inc. was selected as the sole provider because they are the only responsible source possessing the proprietary procedures, specialized tooling, and unique training necessary to perform the required repair and testing of the sonar system. The contract is governed by a comprehensive set of federal and defense-specific clauses, including FAR and DFARS regulations, which outline strict requirements for delivery, commercial item terms, and payment processing through the Wide Area Workflow system.