PURIFIER, CENTRIFUGAL
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 US Coast Guard, under the Department of Homeland Security, has issued a Special Notice for a Sole Source requirement for Centrifugal Purifiers (GEA MARINE SEPARATOR 12). This opportunity is designated as an 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8). The government intends to procure this item from the OEM, GEA MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT US, INC., or its authorized distributors. Responses are due by March 17, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for four (04) GEA MARINE SEPARATOR 12 (OSF 12-91-162/10) CU with feed pump and controls (shortened height), with Part Number OSF 12-91-067-10 and NSN 4610 01-F24-6856. Each unit requires individual packaging in accordance with MIL-STD-2073-1E METHOD 10, utilizing a wooden crate with appropriate cushioning, dunnage, blocking, and bracing. Packages must be marked IAW MIL-STD-129R and barcoded IAW ISO/IEC-16388-2007, CODE 39 SYMBOLOGY. No substitutions will be authorized without approval from USCG SFLC Technical Experts.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Opportunity Type: Special Notice
- Set-Aside: 8(a) Sole Source (FAR 19.8)
- Product/Service Code: 4610 (Water Purification Equipment)
- Published Date: March 12, 2026
- Response Date: March 17, 2026, 5:00 PM ET
- Place of Performance: Curtis Bay, MD 21226, United States
Submission & Evaluation
This is a sole source procurement. The government believes only the OEM, GEA MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT US, INC. (CAGE CODE 6CYU5), or their authorized distributors, can provide the required parts and data. Authorized distributors must submit a quote that includes a letter from GEA MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT US, INC. verifying their authorized distributor status. Offerors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) and maintain registration through contract award and final payment, providing Unique Entity Identifiers.
Key Clauses & Requirements
The solicitation incorporates numerous Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses by reference, which are critical for understanding contractual obligations. These include instructions to offerors (52.212-1), evaluation criteria (52.212-2), representations and certifications (52.212-3), and contract terms for commercial items (52.212-4). Specific clauses cover inspection of supplies (52.246-2), prohibitions (e.g., Kaspersky Lab), ethics, reporting, small business utilization, and labor standards. Bidders must carefully review all applicable FAR clauses.
Points of Contact
- Primary Contracting: Carlos Diaz Garcia (Carlos.A.DiazGarcia@uscg.mil, 206-827-4024)
- Secondary Contracting: Daniel J. Nieves (daniel.j.nieves@uscg.mil, 410-762-6696)
- Packaging and Technical: JONATHAN MORRIS (JONATHAN.T.MORRIS1@USCG.MIL, 571-614-4062)