The Military Sealift Command (MSC) has issued a combined synopsis and solicitation notice under solicitation number N3220524Q2137, requesting quotes for a specific commercial product, the Purifier Bowl P/N 2048-6600-100, with a quantity of one unit. This procurement is not set aside for small businesses, and the applicable NAICS code is 333310. The anticipated delivery date is set for September 12, 2024, with delivery to a designated warehouse in Norfolk, VA.
Quoters must submit their proposals by 10:00 AM EDT on September 18, 2024. The submission should include not only pricing details but also technical specifications to verify compliance with the solicitation requirements. Evaluation will focus on the technical capability and pricing of the submissions, with contracts awarded to the lowest priced technically acceptable offeror.
The document outlines several federal acquisition regulations and clauses pertinent to the contract, with specific instructions for proposal submissions, evaluation criteria, and compliance with laws regarding telecommunications and service standards. Proper packaging and labeling for delivery are also emphasized. This solicitation exemplifies a typical process in federal contracting for commercial products and services.
This memorandum addresses the justification for using a non-competitive procurement process for the acquisition of a repair part required for the USNS William McLean (T-AKE 12). According to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) guidelines, such procurement is permissible when only one responsible source is available. The required item, a bowl for fuel or lube oil separators, is exclusively supplied by GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc., due to their proprietary rights over the relevant designs and drawings.
The memorandum details that the urgency of the requirement is critical; one fuel oil purifier has failed, and further failure could result in a power loss for the vessel. The anticipated procurement cost is $49,985, with a required delivery date set for September 12, 2025, necessitating an extended lead time of 11 months to secure the parts.
Certifications and approvals from technical and contracting personnel affirm the accuracy of the justification for limited sourcing due to urgency and the proprietary nature of the supply. This document exemplifies the government's method to streamline acquisition processes while ensuring necessary operational readiness for naval assets through justified non-competitive procedures.