Purifier Bowl Repair
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, MSCHQ NORFOLK, has published a Solicitation for Purifier Bowl Repair for the USNS LENTHALL. This is a Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition for a sole-source award to GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc. due to their status as the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and exclusive authorized service provider. Interested parties must respond by April 15, 2026.
Purpose & Scope
This notice serves as a justification for a sole-source acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The requirement is for the overhaul of GEA Purifier Bowl Assemblies (one Fuel, one Lube) to bring existing equipment on the USNS LENTHALL to full operating status. The work is anticipated to occur during the ship's Port Out Period (POP) from May 15, 2026, to August 10, 2026.
Contract Details
The government intends to award a contract to GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc., as they are deemed the only reasonably available source due to restrictive rights and exclusive licensing agreements. This procurement is under the simplified acquisition threshold. The required delivery date for the overhauled bowls is October 15, 2026.
Eligibility / Set-Aside
This is a sole-source procurement justified for award to GEA Mechanical Equipment US, Inc., based on their exclusive position as the OEM and authorized service provider for the required purifier bowl assemblies.
Submission & Response
This document is a justification for sole-source and does not contain typical proposal submission instructions or evaluation criteria. However, any other responsible source that believes it can meet the requirement may submit a capability statement or proposal by the response date.
Key Dates
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, 5:00 PM EDT
- Published Date: March 31, 2026
- Required Delivery Date: October 15, 2026
Contact Information
For inquiries, contact Heather East at heather.j.east.civ@us.navy.mil.