USNS CATAWBA Tow Machine Certification
Overview
Buyer
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Original Source
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Naval Surface Warfare Center Philadelphia Division (NSWCPD) intends to award a sole source Purchase Order to Jonrie Intertech, LLC of Seattle, Washington, for engineering and technical services to support towing machine and Traction Winch Certification on the USNS CATAWBA. This is a Presolicitation Notice of Intent and not a request for competitive quotations.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the open and inspection of the vessel's complete towing machinery. This includes a detailed assessment of all major control system components, such as the tow machine, traction winch, and tow roller control consoles and panels. The inspection also covers the tow roller HPU, bull gear/pinion and clutch hub gear cases, heat exchangers, and all related electrical components, including junction boxes, pressure switches, and LVDTs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sole Source Purchase Order (Presolicitation)
- Intended Contractor: Jonrie Intertech, LLC
- Authority: FAR 13.101(b) (only responsible source)
- Product Service Code (PSC): L099 (Technical Representation Services: Miscellaneous)
- Set-Aside: Not applicable (Sole Source)
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 12:00 PM ET
- Published: April 15, 2026
Additional Notes
This notice is not a request for competitive quotations. However, interested parties may identify their interest and capability by responding in writing via email to the primary contact. Responses will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.