USNS JOHN LEWIS_FREQ CONVERTER_BRAND NAME MACGREGOR USA
ID: N3220525Q2346Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Motor and Generator Manufacturing (335312)

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CONVERTERS, ELECTRICAL, ROTATING (6125)

Set Aside

8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8) (8AN)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking quotes for the procurement of two frequency converters from MacGregor USA, Inc., as part of a combined synopsis/solicitation. This acquisition is critical for maritime operations, specifically for ship’s mooring capstans, and is limited to MacGregor USA due to the proprietary nature of the equipment and the urgency of the requirement. The contract will be a firm-fixed price purchase order, with responses due by April 28, 2025, and a delivery deadline set for June 20, 2025, to the MSC SSU in San Diego, California. Interested parties should submit detailed pricing, technical specifications, and delivery estimates, and may contact Susan Bryant or Marcin Krauze for further information.

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    The Military Sealift Command has issued a Request for Quotes (RFQ) for the procurement of two frequency converters from MacGregor USA, Inc., as part of a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products and services. The solicitation number is N3320525Q2346, and responses are due by April 28, 2025. This acquisition is not set aside for small businesses and utilizes NAICS code 335312. The contract will be a firm-fixed price purchase order with a delivery date of June 20, 2025, to the MSC SSU in San Diego, CA. Quotations must include detailed pricing, technical specifications, and delivery estimates. The evaluation will focus on the technical capability and pricing, prioritizing the lowest priced technically acceptable offer. Offerors are advised to comply with FAR provisions and additional clauses regarding telecommunications and certain foreign procurements. The solicitation emphasizes the importance of following the specific guidelines and submission requirements to ensure timely and accurate processing of quotes, along with the need for compliance with appropriate packaging, duty-free entry, and quality assurance standards.
    The memorandum outlines the justification for using other than full and open competition under the simplified acquisition threshold for a procurement related to MacGregor USA, Inc. The acquisition, referenced as PR Number N21667-5073-W146, involves a frequency converter/controller for ship’s mooring capstans, with a delivery deadline set for June 20, 2025. According to FAR regulations, competition is limited to one source due to specific circumstances, including the urgency associated with the requirement and the proprietary nature of the items. The document indicates that MacGregor USA, Inc. is the primary vendor capable of fulfilling this requirement, with TTS Inc. noted as an alternate potential source. The need for this procurement highlights the importance of specialized equipment in maritime operations, underscoring compliance with governmental contracting regulations for specific and urgent procurement needs.
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