USNS ALAN SHEPARD (TAKE 3) ANCHOR WINDLASS PARTS
Overview
Buyer
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NAICS
PSC
Set Aside
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
The Department of the Navy, Military Sealift Command (MSCHQ NORFOLK), is soliciting proposals for Anchor Windlass Parts for the USNS ALAN SHEPARD (T-AKE 3). This is a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation for a Firm Fixed-Price contract to acquire specific components for an anchor windlass overhaul. The requirement is for parts from KOCKS BREMEN (MACGREGOR) due to compatibility and standardization needs across T-AKE CLASS vessels. Quotes are due by June 9, 2026, at 2:00 PM UTC.
Scope of Work
This opportunity seeks to procure specific anchor windlass parts to support an overhaul for the USNS ALAN SHEPARD. The required items include:
- BRAKE LINING: Manufacturer's Part Number: 4023406 (Quantity: 2) and 4023407 (Quantity: 2)
- RIVET: Manufacturer's Part Number: 4003182 (Quantity: 124) and 4003179 (Quantity: 62) All parts must be from the specified manufacturer, KOCKS BREMEN (MACGREGOR), model 03-126.084/0H, to ensure compatibility and standardization with the existing fleet configuration baseline.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted
- Delivery Required: On or before September 5, 2026
- Quotes Due: June 9, 2026, 2:00 PM UTC
- Published: May 26, 2026
Evaluation
Award will be made to the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA) quoter. Technical evaluation will ensure that quoted parts meet all solicitation requirements, including specific part numbers and delivery dates. Pricing will be assessed for reasonableness. Offerors' standard commercial terms and conditions will not be considered and may lead to rejection.
Additional Notes
This acquisition is justified as sole-source to KOCKS BREMEN (MACGREGOR) due to critical compatibility and standardization requirements for the T-AKE CLASS vessels, as per COMSCINST 4790.3. 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. Inspection and acceptance will occur at MSC PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CENTRALIZED AND SUPT STAFF NORFOLK, VA, with delivery FOB Destination to MILITARY SEALIFT COMMAND BATS, SAN DIEGO, CA. Offerors must adhere to packaging and marking requirements per MIL-STD 129R and DODMANUAL 4140.01.