USNS ALAN SHEPARD Pre -Hung LED Hazardous Lights
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, specifically MSCHQ NORFOLK, has issued a Solicitation (N3220526Q0053) for the procurement of Hazardous Duty Rated LED lighting for the USNS ALAN SHEPARD (T-AKE 3) class ship. This acquisition is a Small Business Set-Aside and will result in a Firm Fixed Price contract. Quotes are due by May 28, 2026, at 1:00 PM.
Scope of Work
The primary requirement is for Hazardous Duty Rated LED lighting. Specific items include "SYSTEM 4 CONTROL ASSY" (various part numbers) and "PHOTO EYE XMTR/RCVR" (part numbers R0014066 and R0014067). DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation, applies, requiring DoD unique identification for specified items.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Solicitation (Firm Fixed Price)
- Set-Aside: Small Business
- NAICS Code: 335132 (140 employees size standard)
- Response Due: May 28, 2026, 1:00 PM (Eastern Time)
- Published Date: May 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: San Diego, CA
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist listed in block 9 of the SF1449, in either Adobe or Microsoft Office format. Evaluation will be based on the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method. Technical evaluation requires that quoted parts meet all solicitation requirements, including delivery dates and terms. Offerors must explicitly state their ability to meet all technical requirements, delivery dates, and part numbers. Price will be evaluated for reasonableness, and past performance will be assessed using CPARS, with unknown past performance considered acceptable.
Important Considerations
An accompanying document, a "Memorandum for the Record," justifies the use of other than full and open competition for this acquisition, citing an intent to procure these items from a single source, "Phoenix Products Lighting," due to critical ship equipment requirements or exclusive agreements. Bidders should be aware of this context while preparing their competitive offers under the small business set-aside. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference. Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) is required for payment processing. Packaging and marking must adhere to MIL-STD-2073-1(series) or ASTM D3951(series) and MIL-STD 129R(series) markings. FOB Destination is specified for deliveries to San Diego, CA, requiring 48-hour advance notification.
Contact Information
- Primary: James Parker (james.parker5@navy.mil, 757-341-5657)
- Secondary: Edward V. Ruhling (edward.v.ruhling@us.navy.mil, 757-443-0733)