BRAND NAME OEM (AKRON BRASS) 1-1/2" NH VARI-NOZZLE
ID: N0040625Q0087Type: Presolicitation
Overview

Buyer

DEPT OF DEFENSEDEPT OF THE NAVYNAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUNDBREMERTON, WA, 98314-5100, USA

NAICS

Other Metal Valve and Pipe Fitting Manufacturing (332919)

PSC

FIRE FIGHTING EQUIPMENT (4210)

Set Aside

Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5) (SBA)

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/bfc60be279834a299ff3b40b0ebb3e66/view
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    Description

    The Department of Defense, through the NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, is soliciting proposals for the procurement of 30 brand name OEM Akron Brass 1-1/2" NH vari-nozzles, under a firm fixed-price contract. This requirement is set aside exclusively for small businesses and is critical for maintaining the functionality and safety of shipboard fire hose systems, ensuring compatibility with existing equipment configurations. The procurement emphasizes the necessity of these specific nozzles as direct replacements, which are essential for operational integrity and compliance with military standards. Interested vendors must submit their proposals by 10:00 AM PST on November 12, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Adrienne Johns at adrienne.m.johns2.civ@us.navy.mil or Miranda Teabo at miranda.a.teabo.civ@us.navy.mil.

    Point(s) of Contact
    Adrienne Johns
    adrienne.m.johns2.civ@us.navy.mil
    Miranda Teabo
    miranda.a.teabo.civ@us.navy.mil
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    1.4 1301201296 BN Redacted.pdf
    The document presents a justification for a sole source requirement for the procurement of 30 brass 1-1/2" NH shipboard vari-nozzles from Akron Brass. The requested items are essential for the functionality and safety of the ship’s fire hose system, ensuring compatibility with existing equipment configurations. The requirement specifies that no alternative products can fulfill the government’s needs without risking operational safety or certification delays from the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) during the ship's repair period. The justification outlines that these items, deemed direct replacements as identified by Damage Control Engineer George Richardson, are critical to maintaining the existing system's operation. The document emphasizes the necessity of adhering to specific product characteristics that limit competition. A certification of accuracy is provided by Samuel L. Davis, Junior Supply Officer, affirming that the statements regarding the justification are valid, thus reinforcing the exclusivity of this procurement process under federal regulations. This summary reflects the intention to maintain operational integrity through specialized procurement efforts within the framework of government RFPs.
    4.0 25Q0087 SOL.pdf
    The solicitation N0040625Q0087 issued on November 7, 2024, is for a firm, fixed-price contract to procure 30 shipboard VARI nozzles from the OEM, Akron Brass. This request for proposals (RFP) is set aside for small businesses and emphasizes that quotes will not accommodate price adjustments due to costs from COVID-19 or inflation. The deadline for submissions is 10:00 AM on November 12, 2024, with award decisions based predominantly on price, supplemented by past performance evaluations. The procurement requires bidders to provide documentation indicating their status as authorized distributors of Akron Brass products. Response exceptions must be noted, and electronic invoicing through the Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) is mandated for processing payments. Delivery is expected at the Military Sealift Command in San Diego, CA, with specific packaging, marking, and notification guidelines for shipping outlined to ensure compliance with military standards. This solicitation underscores a commitment to fostering small business participation in federal procurement while ensuring that products meet stringent military requirements. By employing a single-award structure, it promotes efficiency in contract management and procurement processes within the Department of Defense.
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