Sole-Source Viking Life-Saving Equipment Life Rafts for ESB Vessel

Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound plans to award a firm-fixed-price purchase order for original equipment manufacturer Viking Life-Saving Equipment life rafts designed specifically for an Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) type vessel. The procurement is a sole-source acquisition because the life rafts must be direct replacements in form, fit, and function to existing equipment, which is critical for ensuring safety at sea. Due to the specialized nature of these life rafts and their role in life-saving operations, alternative sources are not technically acceptable. Although the solicitation invites interested parties to express their capability, this input will only be used to decide whether a competitive process is warranted, with the final decision resting solely with the government. The contract solicitation, identified by number N0040626Q0130, was posted in April 2026, with responses due by late April 2026, and an anticipated award date in May 2026. The procurement falls under NAICS code 326299. The government will evaluate offers based on price reasonableness and past performance to ensure contractor responsibility per federal regulations. The contracting officers handling this action are Chris Parker and Ryan Storrusten, both affiliated with the Naval Supply Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound located in Bremerton, Washington, while the place of performance is indicated in California. This contract involves no set-aside and is issued from the Department of Defense.