INTENT TO SOLE SOURCE, OEM HOWELL LABORATORIES INC.- START AIR DEHYDRATOR

SOL #: N0040626QS133Solicitation

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

Coils And Transformers (5950)

Set Aside

No set aside specified

Original Source

https://sam.gov/opp/6b436508317147518225d1a28afbfaa8/view

Timeline

Posted

Jan 27, 2026

Last Updated

Feb 11, 2026

Submission Deadline

Feb 11, 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, is issuing a Solicitation (RFQ) for the procurement of BRAND NAME OEM HOWELL LABORATORIES INC., START AIR DEHYDRATOR and related components. This is an Intent to Sole Source requirement in support of Military Sealift Command. The contract will be a Firm Fixed-Price Supply Type award. Offers are due by February 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.

Scope of Work

This solicitation, N0040626QS133, requires the supply of:

Item 0001: Two (2) Each of HEAT EXCHANGER AND CONDENSER FILTER, requiring ABS certification and EMI and Vibration testing (per MIL-STD 461G and ANSI S2.26), along with DoD unique identification or equivalent.
Item 0002: Two (2) Each of CONDENSER FILTER INLET AND OUTLET HOSE. A single award will be made for all items; offers for less than the entire effort may be deemed unacceptable.

Contract & Timeline

Contract Type: Firm Fixed-Price
Solicitation Number: N0040626QS133
Set-Aside: Unrestricted
Response Due: February 11, 2026, 10:00 AM EDT
Published: February 4, 2026
Delivery: On or before August 12, 2026, FOB Destination to MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND BATS, San Diego, CA.

Evaluation & Submission

Proposals will be evaluated based on price and past performance for responsibility. Questions regarding this solicitation must be submitted via email to Aquaseia Osman (aquaseia.t.osman.civ@us.navy.mil) one day prior to the closing date. Offerors must note all exceptions to the solicitation's terms, conditions, or specifications. Invoices are to be submitted via WAWF (Wide Area Workflow).