START AIR DEHYDRATOR
Overview
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Original Source
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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
NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Puget Sound, in support of the Military Sealift Command, has issued a presolicitation notice for the procurement of a Brand Name OEM Howell Laboratories, Inc. Start Air Dehydrator. This is a Sole Source, Firm Fixed-Price supply contract. Responses are due by February 2, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the acquisition of a specific Start Air Dehydrator manufactured by Howell Laboratories, Inc. As a brand-name-only requirement, the government intends to negotiate solely with the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or authorized distributors to ensure compatibility with existing Military Sealift Command systems.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) Supply Contract
- Set-Aside: None (Sole Source to Howell Laboratories, Inc.)
- Response Due: February 2, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT
- Published: January 27, 2026
- Product Service Code (PSC): 5950 (Coils and Transformers)
Evaluation
This is a sole-source procurement. The government will evaluate the offer based on the requirements outlined in the forthcoming solicitation to ensure the brand-name equipment meets the operational needs of the fleet.
Additional Notes
All questions regarding this requirement must be submitted via email to the primary point of contact, Aquaseia Osman, at aquaseia.t.osman.civ@us.navy.mil.