USNS CODY - SAUER AIR COMPRESSOR
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, Military Sealift Command (MSC), is soliciting quotes for two (2) SAUER MISTRAL SERIES, WP22L COMPRESSOR units for the USNS CODY. This is a Total Small Business Set-Aside opportunity, with an anticipated award of one firm-fixed price purchase order. Quotes are due February 13, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for two (2) SAUER MISTRAL SERIES, WP22L COMPRESSOR units (Part Number: WP22L). These specific brand-name compressors are required due to MSC's standardization initiative for EPF Class vessels and the OEM's proprietary technical data.
- Quantity: 2 Each
- Delivery: FOB Destination, required by March 30, 2026.
- Delivery Location: 1968 GILBERT STREET, BLDG W-143, DWY-10, NORFORK, VA 23511.
- Packaging: Must comply with DODMANUAL 4140.01, MIL-STD 2073-1(series) or ASTM D3951(series), and ISPM Publication No. 15 for wood packaging. Markings must include VESSEL’S NAME/HULL NUMBER: USNS CODY (T-EPF 14).
- Pricing: Quotes must be all-inclusive, covering Section 232 tariffs, wood packaging, DOD unique identification, and shipping. Separate line items for these will render a quote non-responsive.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Anticipated one firm-fixed price purchase order.
- Set-Aside: Total Small Business Set-Aside (FAR 19.5), with a size standard of 1,000 employees.
- Response Due: February 13, 2026, 12:00 PM EST.
- Published Date: January 29, 2026.
- Department/Office: Dept Of Defense / DEPT OF THE NAVY / MSCHQ NORFOLK.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Email quotes only to maurice.l.hawkins.civ@us.navy.mil. Quotes must be in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.
- Evaluation: Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter.
- Evaluation Factors: Technical capability of the item to meet requirements and price.
- Quote Requirements: Submissions must include an itemized price quote (unit, extended, total firm fixed price), discount terms, estimated delivery time, technical submission (part number and title verification), principal place of performance, and country of product origin.
- Important Note: Vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions may cause a quote to be rejected.
Additional Notes
Applicable FAR clauses are in effect through FAC 2025-04 and DFARS Publication Notice 20250117, including FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3(Dev), 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 (MAR 2025)(DEVIATION 2025-O0004). Specific instructions for Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) invoicing are provided. Bidders should review the "CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE" document for a comprehensive list of legal and regulatory requirements. Points of Contact: Maurice L. Hawkins (Primary) and Jerica E. Bray (Secondary).