SAM #N6264926QH047

Sole Source Procurement of Barbee Engineered Testing Systems and Accessories for U.S. Navy

This opportunity involves the U.S. Navy's NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Yokosuka Site Marianas seeking to procure proprietary Barbee Engineered Testing Systems on a sole-source basis from Barbee Valve & Supply Inc. - The procurement is for: - Barbee Hose Proof Test Stand (Model HSC-3072-RD10) - Barbee Relief Valve Test Bench (Model TP-3000-RV) - Barbee Water Reclamation System (Model WRS-5) - Associated components including stainless steel test plates and McDaniel stainless steel pressure gauges (various pressure ratings) - Barbee Valve & Supply Inc. is the OEM and sole distributor; no authorized third-party resellers exist - The equipment is required for safety and structural integrity testing of flexible hose assemblies and piping systems on forward-deployed Navy vessels - Procurement includes delivery and factory calibration by the OEM - The Barbee Relief Valve Test Bench supports pressure testing up to 3,000 psi and is compatible with existing Navy systems and technician training - The requirement includes two stainless steel test plates, two water reclamation systems with catch pans, and five McDaniel stainless steel pressure gauges (0-160#, 0-600#, 0-1000#, 0-1500#, 0-2000#) - The procurement is justified as sole source due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and the need for compatibility with existing systems

Description

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.

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