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Award Posting for Seawolf HPAC

Awarded

N4523AFederal

Contract Overview

Solicitation details, issuing organization, response deadlines, documents, and interested companies for this government contract opportunity.

AI Contract Overview

The contract award for Seawolf HPAC, identified by solicitation number N4523A, is a sole-source acquisition issued by the Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF under the Department of Defense, with the place of performance located in Bremerton, Washington. The procurement, conducted under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold of $250,000, relies on FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) to justify other than full and open competition due to the exclusive rights held by RIX Industries as the original equipment manufacturer of the High Pressure Air Compressor system. RIX Industries possesses proprietary technical data, secret manufacturing processes, and exclusive licensing agreements that prevent any other entity from providing, maintaining, or repairing the equipment, thereby establishing it as the only responsible source capable of meeting the requirement. The scope of work involves a technical operational assessment of HPAC No. 1, with acceptance expected at the Bremerton location, though no detailed delivery schedule, period of performance dates, or itemized pricing is specified. The government retains authority for formal acceptance, and the contractor must provide certification that all deliverables meet OEM-specific and proprietary standards. No formal contract type, CLINs, invoicing method, or payment office details are provided, and while the point of contact is Gabrielle Guerrero of the contracting office, no contracting officer, COR, or COTR information is included. The acquisition does not involve competitive evaluation factors, weights, or risk ratings, nor does it reference any packaging, marking, preservation, or inspection standards beyond the need for conformity to OEM specifications. RIX Industries’ status as the sole provider is further supported by affirmative representations regarding restrictive rights and exclusive licensing, which trigger mandatory documentation under FAR 13.5 and 13.106-3, though no UEI, CAGE code, or socioeconomic certifications are explicitly stated. The contract is not subject to typical solicitation procedures or submission deadlines, as no formal RFP process was conducted, and all conditions derive directly from the unique proprietary constraints surrounding the equipment.

General Info

Sole-source HPAC No. 1 assessment by RIX Industries for $250,000 in Bremerton, Washington, due to proprietary technical data exclusivity.

Agency

Department Of Defense → Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF

Contract Value

$73,253.77

NAICS

541380 - Testing Laboratories and Services

Place of Performance

Bremerton, WA, USA

Set-Aside

NONE

Awardee

RIX INDUSTRIES

Award Issued Date

05/14/2026, 12:00:00 AM UTC

Documents

Sole Source Justification - RIX Industries HPAC Assessment

justification-and-authorization

Low

AI Contract Breakdown

Uniform Contract Format

Timeline

9 updates

PhaseAwarded

PostedMar 9

Award Notice

Notice updatedDec 9

Notice type changed from Award Notice to Combined Synopsis/Solicitation. Response deadline changed from Mar 2, 2006 to Jan 6, 2020. The notice title changed. NAICS code added: 811310. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Notice updatedDec 9

The notice description changed.

Notice updatedJan 2

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Justification (J&A)Feb 11

Justification & Approval published

Notice updatedFeb 18

Notice type changed from Combined Synopsis/Solicitation to Presolicitation. The response deadline was removed. The notice title changed. NAICS code changed from 811310 to 531110. Set-aside added: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Notice updatedFeb 20

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedFeb 22

Notice details unchanged. Attachments may have changed.

Notice updatedJul 7

Notice type changed from Presolicitation to Special Notice. Response deadline added: Jul 9, 2020. The notice title changed. NAICS code changed from 531110 to 332710. Set-aside removed. The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

Notice updatedSep 4

Notice type changed from Special Notice to Solicitation. Response deadline changed from Jul 9, 2020 to Sep 8, 2021. The notice title changed. NAICS code changed from 332710 to 332912. Set-aside added: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5). The notice description changed. The point of contact changed.

AwardedMay 14

Contract was awarded

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Organization & Contact Information

AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF

Contacts1 person available

OfficeBREMERTON, WA, 98314-5001, USA

Organization / AgencyDepartment Of Defense → Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF

Office AddressBREMERTON, WA, 98314-5001, USA

Contacts

Gabrielle Guerrero

contact@example.gov

Full Description

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION Coldspray - N4523A20Q1302 This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) subpart 12.6, - Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; - quotations are being requested, and a written solicitation document will not be issued. This solicitation is N4523A20Q1302 and is issued as a request for quotations (RFQ) using FAR part 13 procedures. This RFQ is closing 06 January 2020 at 09:00AM; late Quotes may not be accepted. Responses to this RFQ with Quotes are to be sent electronically via email to Mr. Scott Kearsley (contact@example.gov). The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clauses are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2020-01. The requirement shall be pursed using full and open competition. The associated North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this procurement is 811310, with a Product Service Code (PSC) of J20. The small business size standard of $8,000,000.00. The Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Maintenance Facility (PSNS) Contracting Office (Code 440) has a requirement for the development of a cold spray procedure for MCW throttling valve tailpiece. All interested companies shall provide quotation(s) for the following: Line Item CLIN 0001 Description The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to perform the development of a cold spray procedure for the cold spray repair of the MCW throttling valve tailpiece as defined in this Performance Work Statement except for those items specified as government furnished property and services. The contractor shall perform to the standards in this contract. Quantity 1 Unit of Issue Job Unit Price Offeror to fill this in with quote Total Price Offeror to fill this in with quote Services Delivery is FOB Destination, Navy Base Kitsap, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard. The Estimated Period of Performance as follow: February 01 2020 - May 31 2020 All Tasks are to be done in accordance with the Performance Work Statement (PWS) and corresponding Government Furnished Information (GFI). Representations and Certifications All Offerors must be registered in System for Award management (SAM) to be considered for award. SAM registration is free at sam.gov Provisions and Clauses THE FOLLOWING FAR AND DFARS CLAUSES ARE APPLICABLE TO THIS SOLICITATION. THE FULL TEXT OF THE CLAUSES/PROVISIONS FROM THE FAR AND DFARS CAN BE ACCESSED VIA THE INTERNET USING THE FOLLOWING WEBSITE ADDRESSES: www.acquisition.gov The following solicitation provisions apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.212-3 Offerors Representations and Certifications'Commercial Items. FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials The following contract clauses apply to this acquisition: FAR 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment FAR 52.245-1 Government Property DFARS 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation for former DOD officials DFARS 252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support DFARS 252.227-7015 Technical Data-Commercial Items DFARS 252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Report DFARS 252.232-7006 Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions DFARS 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DFARS 252.245-7001 Tagging, Labeling and Marking of Government-Furnished Property DFARS 252.245-7002 Reporting Loss of Government Property DFARS 252.245-7003 Contract Property management System DFARS 252.245-7004 Reporting, Reutilization and Disposal DFARS 252.246-7003 Notification of Potential Safety Issues Submit questions via email to Mr. Scott Kearsley (contact@example.gov). Telephonic or in-person inquiries will not be accepted. All questions and responses to inquiries will be provided on solicitation posting the description - Q&A. All quoters are assumed to have reviewed all questions and answers prior to quote submission. The deadline to submit questions is 7 days prior to solicitation closing date outlined in this solicitation.