HOBART CONVEYOR DISHWASHER
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
Timeline
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, through NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound (FLCPS), is soliciting proposals for a Hobart Conveyor Dishwasher for the Military Sealift Command (MSC) vessel, USNS RICHARD E. BYRD (T-AKE 4). This is a brand name requirement for OEM HOBART SERVICE parts, justified by MSC policy for critical safety and mission equipment. This acquisition is a Total Small Business Set-Aside. Offers are due May 27, 2026, at 10:00 AM (Local Time).
Scope of Work
This solicitation seeks a direct replacement HOBART CONVEYOR DISHWASHER (Part Number: C44A RH 240/60/3). The requirement is for an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) HOBART SERVICE product, as mandated by COMSCINST 4490.1 for operational and mission-critical equipment on MSC Fleet Vessels, which are considered Critical Safety Items. The justification highlights that direct replacement parts are mandatory for form, fit, and function, with variations potentially leading to injury or equipment damage. The dishwasher is critical for preventing foodborne illnesses and maintaining hygiene.
Key Requirements & Deliverables
- Provide one HOBART CONVEYOR DISHWASHER (Manufacturer: HOBART SERVICE, CAGE: 28873, Part Number: C44A RH 240/60/3).
- Include DoD unique identification.
- Comply with specific packaging and marking standards (DODMANUAL 4140.01, MIL-STD 2073-1(series) or ASTM D3951(series)).
- Crating must adhere to ISPM Publication No. 15.
- Markings on boxes/crates/containers must include: VESSEL'S NAME/HULL NUMBER: USNS RICHARD E. BYRD (T-AKE 4).
- Offerors must provide an AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR letter and OEM documentation establishing genuine parts, traceability, and manufacturer warranties.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed-price Supply-type Purchase Order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (NAICS: 333310, Size Standard: 1000).
- Delivery Deadline: On or before May 31, 2026.
- Offer Due Date: May 27, 2026, 10:00 AM (Local Time).
- Questions Due: One day prior to the solicitation closing date.
- Anticipated Award Date: May 2026.
Submission & Evaluation
- Quotes shall be submitted to the Contracting Official and Contracting Point of Contacts (POCs) identified in SAM.gov.
- Evaluation factors, with no relative order of importance, include: Technical (including delivery date), Past performance, and Price.
- Offerors must be registered with System for Award Management (SAM).
- All exceptions to the solicitation's terms, conditions, specifications, and/or SOW/PWS must be explicitly provided.
- The Government reserves the right to make a single award to the quoter whose quote is considered most advantageous. Invoices are required via WAWF.
Contacts
- Contract Specialist: Aquaseia Osman (aquaseia.t.osman.civ@us.navy.mil)
- Contracting Officer: Brittany Tavassoli (brittany.b.tavassoli.civ@us.navy.mil)