This is a notice of intent to award a sole source contract for specialized, marine-grade mattresses for the USS Paul Hamilton DDG60. The procurement is for a shipboard sleep study to evaluate the impact of specific mattress technologies on service member sleep hygiene, cognitive performance, and overall physiological recovery. The mattresses must meet specific medical-ergonomic requirements and proprietary life-safety fire performance standards. Chestnut Ridge Foam, Inc. is the sole manufacturer of the CR Safeguard XL soft dual-firmness mattress, which is the only known product meeting these requirements. The contract will be firm-fixed price. Any response to this notice must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. The deadline for affirmative written responses is May 7, 2026, at 3:00 p. m.
The notice of intent does not specify a delivery deadline for the mattresses.
The bid notice does not specify payment terms.
The bid notice does not specify warranty information.
The bid notice states that any response must show clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government, and the determination not to compete is solely within the government's discretion.
The bid notice implies that qualification is based on the ability to provide the specific proprietary CR Safeguard XL soft dual-firmness mattress that meets the medical-ergonomic and fire performance requirements.
The bid notice does not specify any penalties.
The bid notice does not mention a site visit.
The bid notice does not mention sample submission.
The bid notice states that if no affirmative written response is received by 05/07/2026 at 3:00 p. m. , the contract will be issued without further notice.
The bid notice does not explicitly state the estimated total value of the contract.