DUCTABLE HEATER (SOLE SOURCE)

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for DUCTABLE HEATERS. The government is procuring these items for DLA Maritime Puget Sound.

• The primary item is a "DUCTABLE PORTABLE UNIT HEATER 480V 10KW 3-PH w/ INSULATED BASE - SATIN NICKEL" (MFR: KING HEATERS, PN: PKB4810-3-T-DT8-IFM-SN).

• Quantity: 20 Each.

• The requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, are applicable. Contractors shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

• Packaging and marking shall be in accordance with ASTM-D-3951 (Standard for Commercial Packing).

• Prohibited packing materials include asbestos, excelsior, loose fill polystyrene, newspaper, or shredded paper.

• Mandatory pallet usage for items not shipped via small parcel service.

• Shipments must be marked in accordance with ASTM-D-3951, including National Stock Number (NSN) or Federal Stock Number (FSN), part number, noun nomenclature, quantity, unit of issue, contract/order number, contractor name/address, and delivery address.

• Contract type is implied to be Firm Fixed Price.

• Delivery requested by: 15 May 2026.

• Period of performance is indicated as (Nov 2025) for some clauses.

• Offer Due Date: 07 May 2026, 08:00 AM.

• Proposals will be evaluated based on Technical, Price, and Past Performance, with the goal of achieving best value for the Government.

• Technical acceptability requires meeting or exceeding specifications, delivery requirements, and other terms and conditions.

• Price evaluation will consider single award or split award scenarios, transportation costs, and options.

• Past Performance evaluation will use sources like PPIRS-SR.

• Invoices must be submitted electronically via Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF).

• This acquisition is a Small Business set-aside.

• NAICS Code: 335210, Size Standard: 1500.

• Contractors must obtain a Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) credential for base access.

• All deliveries must pass through the base Truck Inspection Station.

• Supply chain traceability documentation is required.

• Liability insurance is required (Comprehensive General Liability: $500,000; Automobile Liability: $200,000/$500,000/$20,000; Workmen's Compensation/Employer's Liability: $100,000; Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability: $200,000/$500,000/$200,000).

• Various FAR and DFARS clauses are incorporated by reference, including those related to safeguarding covered defense information, cyber incident reporting, and Buy American-Balance of Payments Program.

Justification for Sole Source

This document justifies a sole source procurement for portable unit heaters, specifically the King Electric PKB-DT 8" DUCTABLE PORTABLE UNIT HEATER 480V 10KW 3-PH. The justification is based on the unique characteristics of the item and the need to support existing systems.

• The required item is the King Electric PKB-DT 8" DUCTABLE PORTABLE UNIT HEATER 480V 10KW 3-PH.

• These heaters are specifically designed for use at the bottom of docks, inside tanks, to support the mission.

• The government currently has QTY(20) of these units, most of which are OOC (Out of Commission) and cannot be repaired.

• The estimated cost is not explicitly stated but the justification is for a sole source procurement between $15,000 TO $350,000.

• Delivery is estimated to take 8-10 weeks as these units are custom-made.

• This document is a justification for a sole source purchase, not a solicitation for proposals.

• This is a sole source justification, restricting competition to King Electric.

• The document references FAR 13.106-1(b) as the basis for the sole source justification.

• The contracting officer is TRICIA KATHRYN WINTERSTEEN.

• The activity is DLA Weapons Support.