INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, OEM PAUL MUELLER COMPANY, OVERHAUL PLATE COOLERS

SOL #: N0040626QS151Solicitation

Overview

Buyer

Dept Of Defense

Dept Of The Navy

NAVSUP FLT LOG CTR PUGET SOUND

BREMERTON, WA, 98314-5100, United States

Place of Performance

Place of performance not available

NAICS

Air-Conditioning and Warm Air Heating Equipment and Commercial and Industrial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (333415)

PSC

Compressors And Vacuum Pumps (4310)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/e589edeea30440e1b35ec825c32f4b71/view

Timeline

Posted

Feb 5, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 20, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 20, 2026, 3:00 PM

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, specifically NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, intends to award a Firm Fixed-Price contract for the overhaul of plate coolers from OEM Paul Mueller Company. This is a sole source requirement. An amendment has extended the response deadline.

Scope of Work

This opportunity is for the procurement of PAUL MUELLER COMPANY, OVERHAUL PLATE COOLERS. Key deliverables include specific items such as GASKET, PLATE COOLER NBR, END GASKET, and BOOT LINER, with specified quantities and manufacturer details. Delivery is required on or before March 18, 2026, FOB Destination to MSC WAREHOUSE, 1968 GILBERT STREET, NAVAL BASE BLDG W143 DW 10, NORFOLK, VA 23511-2313.

Contract & Timeline

Type: Firm Fixed-Price Supply Type Contract
Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED
NAICS Code: 333415
Size Standard: Updated from 1250 (new value unspecified)
Response Due: February 20, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
Published: February 18, 2026
Period of Performance: Delivery on or before March 18, 2026

Submission & Evaluation

Offers are to be submitted by the due date. The government will evaluate the offeror's price for reasonableness and past performance as part of the responsibility determination. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted to Aquaseia Osman (aquaseia.t.osman.civ@us.navy.mil) one day prior to the closing date. Invoices will be submitted via WAWF.

Additional Notes

This is an intent to sole source to OEM Paul Mueller Company. Offerors must note all exceptions from the solicitation's terms. A single award is anticipated for all items due to their interrelationship. Vendors must be registered in SAM.gov to receive an award, and Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) registration is required for base access after award.