Notice of Intent to Sole Source

NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka Site Marianas, intends to award a firm-fixed-price, sole-source contract to Barbee Valve & Supply Inc for the procurement of Barbee Hose Proof Test Stand and Barbee Relief Valve Test Bench. This equipment is essential for performing critical safety and and structural integrity testing on flexible hose assemblies and piping systems for forward-deployed vessels in the area of responsibility.  This procurement is conducted under the authority of FAR 6.103-1, "Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements."

 The requirement is for the procurement, delivery, and factory calibration of proprietary Barbee Engineered Testing Systems, including the Hose Proof Test Stand (Model HSC-3072-RD10), Relief Valve Test Bench (Model TP-3000-RV), and Water Reclamation System (Model WRS-5). A Barbee Company is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and sole distributor of these proprietary systems; no authorized third-party resellers exist.

This notice is NOT a request for competitive proposals, and a formal solicitation will not be issued. This announcement is for informational purposes only. However, responsible sources may submit a capability statement for consideration. Submissions must be sent via email to Jason Perez, email: jason.q.perez.civ@us.navy.mil and Patrick Collins at patrick.p.collins.civ@us.navy.mil by the closing date of this notice.