USNS COMFORT CORNELL Bells
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Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
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- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
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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) Norfolk, has issued a solicitation (N3220526Q7158) for the procurement of Cornell Communications Nurse Call Bell Junction Box components for the USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20). This acquisition seeks specific proprietary parts to repair the vessel's existing Cornell Nurse Call System. The contract will be a Firm Fixed Price award, with delivery required by July 24, 2026. Quotes are due by May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM EDT.
Scope of Work
This solicitation requires the supply of two specific Cornell Communications items:
- Item 0001: CORNELL COMMUNICATIONS BEDSIDE STATION WITH SINGLE JACK, CALL PLACED LIGHT AND CANCEL BUTTON (Vendor Part Number: B-122).
- Item 0002: CORNELL COMMUNICATIONS CALL CORD, 6-FT WITH BED CLIP (Vendor Part Number: SW-106). All items must be supplied on a Firm Fixed Price basis. Delivery is mandatory on or before July 24, 2026. Packaging and marking must adhere to strict Department of Defense standards, including DODMANUAL 4140.01, VOLUME 9, MIL-STD-2073-1(series), or ASTM D3951(series), and ISPM Publication No. 15 for crating. Specific markings for "USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20)" and requisition number N4624661254010 are required.
Contract Details
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price.
- Delivery: FOB Destination.
- Period of Performance: Implied by the required delivery date of July 24, 2026.
- Set-Aside: This acquisition is unrestricted.
- NAICS Code: 334290 (Size Standard: $14 million).
- Product Service Code: 6320 (Shipboard Alarm And Signals Systems).
Submission & Evaluation
Offerors must submit quotes electronically in Adobe or Microsoft Office format to the contracting officer and contract specialist. Quotes must include a detailed price breakdown (unit price, extended price, total FFP), any discount terms, estimated delivery time, technical submission, principal place of performance, and country of product origin. The government intends to issue a purchase order to the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter. It is crucial that quotes do not include vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions, as this may lead to rejection. Technical evaluation will ensure quoted parts meet all solicitation requirements, including delivery dates.
Additional Notes
A "Memorandum for the Record" dated April 29, 2026, justifies the procurement of these specific Cornell parts due to restrictive rights (Cornell owns drawings/data) and the need for standardization and compatibility with the existing "Cornell NURSE CALL STATION, A-4000" system on T-AH Class vessels. This explains the highly specific nature of the required items. The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference, including those for Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions and item unique identification. Contractors are required to initiate duty-free entry entitlement requests via the PIEE Transportation module.