CLASS Rescue Boat Davit Replacements

Other / Unclassified

This document is a Class Justification and Approval (J&A) for Other Than Full and Open Competition. It approves a sole source contract to Allied Systems Company for the procurement of two (2) Allied Davits Model D6700FCTS, which serve as Rescue Boat Davit Replacements for the USS EMORY S. LAND and the USS FRANK CABLE.

This J&A explains why the government is not conducting full and open competition for this requirement. Key reasons include:

• Exclusive OEM Capability: Allied Systems is the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and holds the proprietary knowledge and technical expertise for these specific davit parts.
• Lack of Government Data: The government does not possess the necessary manufacturing details or technical information to evaluate non-OEM parts.
• Standardization: The specified Allied Systems model is required for consistency with existing equipment on other vessels.
• Critical Ship Equipment: The davit is considered critical, requiring OEM-guaranteed performance and reliability.

The document states that market research confirmed Allied Systems as the sole capable manufacturer. The estimated dollar value is $670,000.00, funded by FY2026 Operations and Maintenance, Navy funds. The required delivery date is February 2, 2027. The contracting activity is Military Sealift Command (MSC) Ship Support Unit (SSU) Guam. The J&A also notes that MSC actively seeks submissions from non-OEM contractors for future qualifications and will post a combined synopsis and solicitation notice.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial products or services, specifically for two (2) Allied Rescue Boat Davits, Model D6700FCTS, intended for the USS EMORY S. LAND and USS FRANK CABLE. This announcement serves as the only solicitation, and no separate written solicitation will be issued. Quotes are being requested.

• The primary requirement is for two (2) Allied Rescue Boat Davits, Model D6700FCTS.

• Detailed supplies and/or services required are listed in the attached SF 1449.

• The solicitation incorporates provisions and clauses by reference, accessible at www.acquisition.gov.

• The anticipated award date is 10 April 2026.

• This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns.

• The solicitation does not have a Defense Priorities and Allocation System (DPAS) rating.

• Responses (quotes) are due by 5:00 PM EDT on 02 April 2026.

• Quotes must be e-mailed to msc-ssu-guam-n10@us.navy.mil.

• To be considered timely, quotes must be received in their entirety by the due date and time.

• E-mail quotes should be in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.

• Reference the solicitation number N4044626Q0001 on your quote.

• This acquisition is not set-aside for small business concerns.

• The intended source is Allied Systems Company, identified as the original equipment manufacturer with the proprietary knowledge and technical expertise for these parts.

• Questions or comments should be addressed to the point of contact for this announcement.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (N4044626Q0001) is for the procurement of Rescue Boat Davit Replacements for the USS EMORY S. LAND and USS FRANK CABLE.

• Two (2) USS EMORY S. LAND RESCUE BOAT DAVITs (Item 0001)

• Two (2) USS FRANK CABLE RESCUE BOAT DAVITs (Item 0002)

• Both items require DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent, as per DFARS 252.211-7003.

• Vendor's Part Number for both items: D6700FCTS

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

• Contract type is implied to be Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery is due on or before February 2, 2027.

• Offers are due by April 2, 2026, at 05:00 PM Local Time.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist listed in block 9 of the SF1449.

• Quotes must be in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.

• Evaluation will be based on technical acceptability and price reasonableness.

• The government may negotiate with and seek revisions from multiple quoters.

• Vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions may be considered a material defect and lead to rejection.

• The acquisition is marked as UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 333923

• Size Standard: Not specified.

• Inspection and Acceptance Locations are at the destination (Guam).

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) is required for payment and receiving reports.

• Specific instructions for WAWF submission and routing are provided.