Sole-Source Viking Life-Saving Equipment Life Rafts for ESB Vessel

The Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound (FLCPS) is issuing a solicitation for the procurement of Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Viking Life-Saving Equipment life rafts intended for use on an Expeditionary Sea Base (ESB) vessel. This firm-fixed-price supply purchase order is a sole-source requirement for Viking Life-Saving Equipment because the rafts serve as direct replacement parts for existing shipboard configurations. The government has identified these items as critical for safety at sea and determined that alternative products are not technically acceptable for the required form, fit, and function.

The solicitation is identified by number N0040626Q0130 and is classified under NAICS code 326299, All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing, and PSC 4220, Marine Lifesaving and Diving Equipment. There is no set-aside for this requirement. Performance will take place in California, and the government anticipates an award date in May 2026. The evaluation process will include price reasonableness and a past performance review to determine offeror responsibility.

The response deadline for this notice is April 27, 2026. Although the government intends to award on a sole-source basis, interested parties may submit their capability statements for consideration in determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. Documentation for this notice includes one attachment, a solicitation PDF posted on April 21, 2026. Ryan Storrusten and Chris Parker are the designated points of contact for this action.