STERN TUBE SEALS

The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Fleet Support Command in Norfolk, Virginia, intends to procure stern tube seals by negotiating exclusively with Wartsila Defense, Inc. located in Chesapeake, Virginia, under the authority of FAR 6.302, which allows for non-competitive contracting with a single source. Although this solicitation is not a request for competitive quotes, any proposals received after the announcement will still be reviewed to assess the need for future competitive procurements. Interested parties must have active registration in the Central Contract Registration system to be eligible for award. The solicitation, identified by number N40442-09-T-4023, is classified under NAICS code 488390 and is currently in the presolicitation phase as of August 17, 2009. The primary points of contact for this procurement are Alfred Turner and Mark R. Hunter, both contract specialists reachable via phone, fax, and email. This contract seeks to fulfill a specific operational need for the Military Sealift Fleet and underscores the government's intent to streamline the acquisition process by dealing with a verified single source, while remaining open to information that might support a competitive environment in the future.