MSD Bookcells onboard the USNS SUPPLY.
ID: N3220525Q2278Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Ship Building and Repairing (336611)

PSC

CARGO AND TANKER VESSELS (1915)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command, is seeking quotes for the procurement of three units of MSD Bookcells (Part Number: 47000120) for installation onboard the USNS SUPPLY, with a delivery deadline set for October 9, 2025, to Norfolk, Virginia. This procurement is critical for maintaining marine sanitation devices that ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards aboard naval vessels. Interested vendors must submit their quotations by March 20, 2025, including total price, estimated delivery time, and adherence to technical specifications, with evaluations focusing on technical capability and price. For further inquiries, potential bidders can contact Grant Sivertson at grant.t.sivertson.civ@us.navy.mil or Edward Ruhling at edward.v.ruhling.civ@us.navy.mil.

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    The Military Sealift Command has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation (N3220525Q2278) for commercial products and services under the FAR Subpart 12.6 format. The solicitation seeks quotes for three units of BOOKCELL (PN: 47000120) with a delivery date set for October 09, 2025, to Norfolk, VA. Quotations must be submitted by March 20, 2025, and should include total price, estimated delivery time, and compliance with technical specifications. The evaluation will focus on the technical capability and price, with awards given to the lowest-priced yet technically acceptable bidder. Various FAR and DFARS clauses apply to this contract, emphasizing strict compliance with government regulations related to contract terms, labor standards, and cybersecurity. Key compliance aspects include prohibitions on certain telecommunications and contractor requirements concerning wages and employment rights. This solicitation not only aims to procure specific items but also ensures contractors adhere to federal regulations and standards, indicating the government's commitment to transparency and responsibility in federal contracting processes.
    This memorandum outlines the use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold, as per FAR regulations. The procurement involves De Nora Water Technologies Texas LLC, specifically for constant tension winches and davit foundations, with a delivery period from October 31, 2025, to February 28, 2026. The document justifies limiting the solicitation to a single source due to De Nora being the only Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) for the required Marine Sanitation Device (MSD), which is ABS certified. The use of non-OEM parts may jeopardize compliance and certification. Additional justifications for this procurement approach include the critical nature of the equipment, which is essential for ship safety and environmental protection, and the lack of alternate suppliers necessary for fulfilling the agency's requirements. The need for timely procurement to avoid disruptions to mission-critical operations further emphasizes the urgency of this acquisition, reinforcing the rationale for limiting competition. Overall, this document serves to explain and justify the procurement process aligned with federal contracting regulations.
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