Small Business Set-Aside for Hydraulics International Brand ABPA Replacement Kits Per Attachments
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, Naval Surface Warfare Center, is soliciting quotes for Hydraulics International Brand ABPA Replacement Kits. This procurement is a Total Small Business Set-Aside and is brand-name specific due to the requirement for OEM parts for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) charging equipment. Quotes are due by Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at 11 AM Central Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement includes the acquisition of specific Hydraulics International brand parts:
- Gas Booster Pump (5G-DS-30-Navy): 30 units
- Kit, Spool & Sleeve Assembly, Gas Booster: 11 Kits
- Kit, Seal, SK1002: 11 units
- Shipping: 1 Lot
The justification for this brand-name acquisition is that only Hydraulics International OEM parts can ensure the proper operation of the ABPA, mitigating unacceptable risks associated with non-OEM alternatives.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Combined Synopsis/Solicitation
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5)
- Product Service Code: 4310 (Compressors And Vacuum Pumps)
- Response Due: April 15, 2026, 11 AM CT
- Published: April 10, 2026
- Place of Performance: Panama City Beach, FL
Evaluation Factors
Award will be based on the best value to the Government, considering pricing, delivery, quality, and past performance.
Key Requirements & Instructions
- Submission: Email quotes to jamell.l.kilgore.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Subject Line: Must include Solicitation Number and vendor name.
- Quote Content: Must be on company letterhead with full specifications, CAGE code, and lead time.
- Invoicing: Vendor must be able to invoice through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF).
- Payment Terms: NET 30 Days.
- Shipping: If not included in the price, provide a separate line item for shipping.
- Late/Incomplete Quotes: Will not be accepted.
- Confirmation: Vendors must ensure receipt confirmation of their quote; if no response, contact the Primary contact.
- Clauses: Bidders must review attached clauses (C07 - Clauses-Supply.pdf) which detail terms, conditions, and instructions, including FOB Origin/Destination, electronic payment requirements, and various FAR/DFARS clauses.
Additional Notes
This procurement is for specific OEM parts, limiting competition to authorized distributors and resellers of Hydraulics International brand parts. The total value is expected to be under the simplified acquisition threshold of $350,000.00.