Demineralizer
Overview
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PSC
Set Aside
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The Department of the Navy, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard and Intermediate Facility (PSNS&IMF), is soliciting quotes for the fabrication, testing, and delivery of six (6) Demineralizer Pressure Vessels. This opportunity is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and requires delivery to Bremerton, WA. Quotes are due by May 7, 2026, at 8:00 AM UTC.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires contractors to fabricate, test, and deliver six demineralizer pressure vessels. Key design specifications include a design pressure of 29 inches Hg to 150 PSI, design temperature of 140 deg. F, and a flow rate of 25 GPM. Each vessel must have an outer diameter of 24 inches, a maximum overall height of 45-1/4 inches, and a media capacity of 7 cubic feet (3.5 cu. ft. HOH resin, 3.5 cu. ft. activated carbon). Vessels must be dewaterable to less than 0.5% of waste volume, feature non-porous exterior surfaces for easy decontamination, and include 6 inches of steel top shielding. Materials must meet ASME Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code, with internal components made of corrosion-resistant materials like 300 Series Stainless Steel.
Key Deliverables & Documentation
The contract requires extensive documentation and testing. Deliverables include:
- Engineering Drawings: Draft and final Demineralizer Drawings (A002) for PSNS&IMF approval prior to manufacture.
- Test Reports: Hydrostatic Test Report (A004), Load Test Report (A006), Magnetic Particle Inspection Reports (A007), and Analytical Condition Inspection (ACI) Reports (A005) for pre & post-load visual inspections.
- Certifications: Certificate of Compliance (A001), Certification/Data Report for Tapped Lifting Hole Material Testing (A003), and a Certified Report for Demineralizer Weight (A009).
- Procedures: Certified Demineralizer Dewatering Procedure (A008). All reports and certifications have specific submission timelines, formats (electronic PDF and hard copy with shipment), and approval processes.
Contract Details
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (Request for Quote)
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- NAICS Code: 333310 (Water Purification Equipment), Size Standard: 1000 employees
- Department/Agency: Department of the Navy, Puget Sound Naval Shipyard IMF
- Place of Performance: Bremerton, WA, United States
- Delivery: Required by August 28, 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must include product details (part number, specification sheet), unit cost (inclusive of all shipping/freight, FOB Destination), proposed delivery lead time, and the company's CAGE Code. Invoicing and payment will follow clause 252.232-7006. Offerors must sign Block 30a and print their name in Block 30b on the attached solicitation. Evaluation factors, detailed in clause 52.212-2, will consider technical aspects (Solicitation Compliance, Product Specifications, Past Performance) and Price, with technical and past performance being equal to price.
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Carolyn J. George at Carolyn.George@Navy.mil or 360-979-9876.