USNS Grasp Tow Machine Certification
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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 negotiate and award a sole source Purchase Order to Jonrie Intertech, LLC for engineering and technical services to support towing machine and Traction Winch Certification on USNS GRASP. The Government aims to make an award prior to the end of the 3rd quarter of fiscal year 2026. Responses from interested parties are due April 30, 2026.
Scope of Work
This requirement involves the open and inspection of the vessel's complete towing machinery. The work 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: Presolicitation (Intended Sole Source Purchase Order)
- Award Target: Prior to the end of the 3rd quarter of fiscal year 2026
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source)
- Product Service Code (PSC): L099 - Technical Representation Services: Miscellaneous
- Response Due: April 30, 2026, 4:00 PM ET
- Published: April 15, 2026, 2:35 PM ET
- Place of Performance: Philadelphia, PA
Sole Source Justification
The Government intends to negotiate and award this contract to Jonrie Intertech, LLC, citing FAR 13.101(b) and FAR 13.106, as they are deemed the only responsible source capable of fulfilling the Navy's requirements.
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 Karen Morris (karen.l.morris49.civ@us.navy.mil) prior to the closing date. Information received will be considered solely for determining whether to conduct a competitive procurement. A determination not to compete is at the Government's discretion.