USNS ROBERT PEARY CENTRIFGUAL PUMP PARTS/CARTRIDGE TYPE SEALS
ID: N3220525Q2321Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
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Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYMSC NORFOLKNORFOLK, VA, 23511-2313, USA

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Measuring, Dispensing, and Other Pumping Equipment Manufacturing (333914)

PSC

POWER AND HAND PUMPS (4320)
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    The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC), is seeking proposals for the procurement of AES cartridge type seals and AES CURC cartridge seals, essential components for the USNS Robert Peary's centrifugal pump systems. This procurement is critical for naval operations, as it involves specialized equipment that is proprietary to VSP TECH, INC., necessitating a limited competition approach due to safety and technical data constraints. Quotations must be submitted by 10:00 AM EST on April 24, 2025, with anticipated delivery to Norfolk, Virginia, by April 22, 2025, and a total estimated cost of $12,436.76. Interested parties can contact Christina Guevara at christina.a.guevara.civ@us.navy.mil or Edward Ruhling at edward.v.ruhling.civ@us.navy.mil for further details.

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    The Military Sealift Command (MSC) has issued a combined synopsis/solicitation, RFQ N3220525Q2321, for the procurement of specific commercial products and services. This solicitation follows the guidelines outlined in FAR Subpart 12.6 and includes information necessary for potential quoters to submit their proposals. It details two specific Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) for parts, including AES cartridge type seals and AES CURC cartridge seals, with a total anticipated delivery to Norfolk, VA, by April 22, 2025. Quotations must be submitted by 10:00 AM EST on April 24, 2025, and the process emphasizes the need for technical accuracy, proper pricing, and compliance with FAR requirements. The evaluation criteria prioritize technical capability and price, aiming to award the contract to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quoter. The document also includes specific clauses from the Federal Acquisition Regulation that govern compliance, safety, and reporting standards necessary for the acquisition process. The overall purpose is to facilitate a streamlined procurement process while ensuring accountability and regulatory adherence in government contracting.
    This memorandum outlines the justification for utilizing other than full and open competition for a procurement action under the simplified acquisition threshold, specifically for the acquisition of AESSEAL® pumps. The procurement seeks to solicit from a single source, VSP TECH, INC., due to proprietary rights held by AESSEAL® regarding the design drawings and critical safety considerations associated with the pumps' functionality on ships. The memorandum cites multiple reasons for limiting competition, including the critical nature of the equipment for naval operations and the lack of access to manufacturing and technical data from other vendors. The total anticipated cost for this procurement is $12,436.76, with a required delivery date set for June 1, 2025. Approval signatures from various responsible parties are needed to certify the accuracy of the representation within the document.
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