Presolicitation DEPT OF DEFENSE DEPT OF THE NAVY is seeking a full ship set of suction strainers and parts. These suction strainers are used to filter out debris and impurities from fluids in order to protect pumps and other equipment on a LSD class vessel. The acquisition will be negotiated on a sole source basis with The Hellan Strainer Co. The supplies will need to be delivered directly to Sasebo, Japan. The solicitation will be posted on the NECO website on or about May 17, 2016, with proposals due by June 1, 2016. A Firm-Fixed Price, supply type contract will be awarded. Interested parties should monitor the NECO website for updates.