INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, OEM PAUL MUELLER COMPANY, OVERHAUL PLATE COOLERS
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 / NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND issued an Intent to Sole Source solicitation (N0040626QS151) for the overhaul of plate coolers from OEM Paul Mueller Company. This requirement, initially posted as a solicitation and subsequently amended, has resulted in a Firm Fixed-Price supply contract. The opportunity was published as an Award Notice on April 14, 2026, following a solicitation process that concluded on February 20, 2026.
Scope of Work
The solicitation sought proposals for the overhaul of plate coolers, including specific items such as GASKET, PLATE COOLER NBR, END GASKET, and BOOT LINER. Amendments revised several part numbers for existing Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs 0001-0008) and added a new CLIN (0009) for "END GASKET 40MP NBRF LOOSE" (Part Number 9401197, Manufacturer PAUL MUELLER COMPANY, Quantity 2). Delivery for all items was required on or before March 18, 2026.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price supply contract.
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 333415. The size standard was initially 1250 employees but was subsequently updated to an unspecified value by an amendment.
- Place of Performance/Delivery: FOB Destination to MSC WAREHOUSE, 1968 GILBERT STREET, NAVAL BASE BLDG W143 DW 10, NORFOLK, VA 23511-2313.
- Department/Agency: Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY.
Submission & Evaluation (as per solicitation)
- Offer Due Date/Time: February 20, 2026, at 02:30 PM (extended by amendments).
- Questions Deadline: One day prior to the closing date.
- Evaluation Criteria: Price reasonableness and past performance were considered as part of the responsibility determination.
- Submission Instructions: Offers were to be submitted by the due date. Invoices were to be submitted via WAWF.
Additional Notes
This acquisition was for a single award due to the interrelationship of supplies/services. Vendors were required to be registered in SAM.gov to receive an award, and Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) registration was necessary for base access post-award. Contact for questions during the solicitation phase was Aquaseia Osman at aquaseia.t.osman.civ@us.navy.mil.