Notice of Intent to Sole Source - Chant Nose Wheel Steering (NWS) Test Cart Evaluation, Repair, and Training

Special NoticeNo Set AsideActive

Key Takeaways

  • Set-aside for No Set Aside businesses
  • Work to be performed in PATUXENT RIVER, MD
  • Industry: Commercial and Industrial Machinery and Equipment (except Automotive and Electronic) Repair and Maintenance

Contract Details

Notice ID
N68520-26-Q-1051
Opportunity Type
Special Notice
Sub-Agency
DEPT OF THE NAVY
Office
FLEET READINESS CENTER
Posted Date
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Response Deadline
Monday, September 14, 2026
PSC Code
J036
Set-Aside
No Set Aside
Place of Performance
PATUXENT RIVER, MD, 20670
Status
Active

Description

The Commander Fleet Readiness Centers (COMFRC) Procurement Group, Patuxent River, MD 20670 hereby gives notice of their intent to award a purchase order to Chant Engineering Co., Inc., 59 Industrial Drive, New Britain, PA 18901 (Cage Code: 7K419) on a sole source basis in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 13.106-1(b)(i), as only one source is reasonably available and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements. The Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) has an urgent requirement to perform an on-site evaluation, repair, and provide operational and maintenance training for a Government-owned Chant Nose Wheel Steering (NWS) Test Cart (Part Number 30787-01). Chant Engineering Co., Inc. is the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for this te

Why This Opportunity Matters

The Department of DEFENSE is seeking responses for commercial and industrial machinery and equipment (except automotive and electronic) repair and maintenance with a set-aside for No Set Aside businesses in PATUXENT RIVER, MD. This set-aside designation means eligible businesses face reduced competition from larger firms.