OEM AES SEAL Pump Parts

This document is an amendment to Solicitation Number N0040626Q0205, issued by NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND. The primary purpose of this amendment, numbered 0001, is to extend the offer due date from May 20, 2026, to May 27, 2026. All other terms and conditions of the original solicitation remain unchanged and in full effect. Offerors must acknowledge receipt of this amendment through specified methods, such as completing items 8 and 15 and returning copies, acknowledging on each offer copy, or sending a separate communication, to ensure their offer is not rejected. The effective date of this amendment is May 22, 2026.

The NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Centers (FLC) are issuing a Brand Name Justification for the procurement of AES Seal mechanical seals. These seals are specifically required for the Central Seawater (CSW) pumps installed on ships, crucial for ongoing maintenance and operation. The justification restricts competition to AES Seal, as they are the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and hold proprietary data for the existing seals. Using alternative brands could lead to compatibility issues, reliability concerns, and potential equipment failure. The OEM seals ensure proper fit, function, and compatibility with the installed pump configuration, preserving operational reliability and preventing unnecessary modifications. This sole source procurement minimizes installation risk, maintains equipment reliability, and supports the continued safe operation of the Central Seawater system.

This government solicitation, N0040626Q0205, is a Request for Quote (RFQ) for Women-Owned Small Businesses (WOSB) to supply OEM AESSEAL Central Seawater Pump Parts. The acquisition is for specific AES SEAL brand name parts: Mechanical Cartridge Seals, Bearing Isolators, and Bearing SFK 5317 A/C3. The contract will be a firm-fixed-price purchase order, with award anticipated two weeks after the May 20, 2026, closing date. Quotes must include an authorized distributor letter and documentation verifying genuine parts and manufacturer warranties. The evaluation factors, in no particular order, are technical aspects (including delivery), past performance, and price. Delivery is required by June 26, 2026, to the Military Sealift Command BATS in San Diego, CA, with specific packaging, marking, and traceable freight requirements. Invoices are to be submitted electronically via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). The solicitation also includes various FAR and DFARS clauses concerning unique item identification, payment instructions, and representations regarding covered defense telecommunications equipment.