MAIN HYD LIFT CYLINDERS

This Justification for Sole Source document outlines the necessity of acquiring Main Lift Hydraulic Cylinders (2 EA), P/N VH77903002, from ELWELL PARKER, the original equipment manufacturer (OEM), for an estimated cost between $15,000 and $350,000. The justification asserts that these are direct replacement parts for existing ELWELL PARKER main lift cylinders, designed by the OEM to interface and be compatible in all aspects (form, fit, and function) with the current platform. Any deviation from the OEM parts would violate the original OEM crane configuration, as per the P-307 "Corporate Lifting & Handling Manual," and would expose crane employees to safety risks associated with part failure. Sole-sourcing with the OEM/dealer/vendor eliminates development and engineering costs the government would otherwise incur for re-engineering an alteration. The document emphasizes that these are

This government solicitation (SPMYM226Q5955) from DLA Maritime - Puget Sound is for MAIN HYD LIFT CYLINDERS, specifically P/N VH77903002. It is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside with a NAICS code of 334419 and a size standard of 750. The offer due date is April 6, 2026, at 10:00 AM. Key requirements include electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF), mandatory Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credentials for base access at Puget Sound Naval Shipyard, and the use of the DLA Vendor Shipment Module (VSM) for shipping documentation. Inspection and acceptance will occur at destination (Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF) by May 1, 2026. The contract incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses, with a significant focus on safeguarding covered defense information and cyber incident reporting (DFARS 252.204-7012).