The Department of Defense, through the Military Sealift Command, is seeking qualified vendors to provide emergent repairs for lifeboat no. 1 on the USNS Guadalupe, specifically involving the removal and replacement of the releasing gear wire. This procurement emphasizes the necessity for original equipment manufacturer (OEM) parts, as any offers for alternative components will not be considered. The timely delivery of these critical parts is essential for maintaining naval operations, with responses due by April 11, 2025, and an anticipated delivery date of April 16, 2025, to a location in Norfolk, VA. Interested parties should direct inquiries to Caren Edanol at caren.l.edanol.civ@us.navy.mil or call 564-226-1263 for further details.