USNS COMFORT CORNELL Bells

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) modifies the solicitation.

• Item 14, Description of Amendment/Modification: The purpose of this amendment is to correct the part number to B-111.
• Continuation Page, Summary of Changes: The following CLIN(s) / SLIN(s) / ELIN(s) were modified:
  • CLIN 0001: Vendor's (Seller's) Part Number changed FROM B-122 TO B-111.

This amendment corrects a part number. Bidders should ensure their proposals reflect the corrected part number B-111 for CLIN 0001.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of "USNS COMFORT NURSE CALL BELL JUNCTION BOX".

• 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)

• Both items are to be supplied on a Firm Fixed Price basis.

• Delivery is required on or before July 24, 2026.

• Packaging and marking must comply with DODMANUAL 4140.01, VOLUME 9, and MIL-STD-2073-1(series) or ASTM D3951(series).

• Crating must comply with ISPM Publication No. 15.

• Markings must include "MARK FOR: USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20)", "REQUISITION NUMBER: N4624661254010", and "PURCHASE/DELIVERY ORDER NUMBER: TBD".

• Any previous markings contradicting current material inventory must be painted over/removed.

• Shipments for multiple vessels must be delivered in separate boxes/crates/containers for each vessel.

• The contract is a Firm Fixed Price type.

• Delivery is FOB Destination.

• The period of performance is implied by the delivery date of July 24, 2026.

• Offerors must submit quotes electronically via Adobe or Microsoft Office format to the contracting officer and contract specialist listed in Block 9 of the SF1449.

• Quotes must include: price quote with item identification, unit price, and extended price; total firm fixed price; any discount terms; estimated time of delivery; technical submission requirements; principal place of performance and country of product origin.

• The government will issue a purchase order to the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter.

• Quotes must not include vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions, as these may be considered a material defect and lead to rejection.

• Technical evaluation requires quoted parts to meet solicitation requirements, including delivery dates and terms.

• Price evaluation will be for reasonableness.

• Key deadline: Offer Due Date is May 13, 2026, at 10:00 AM.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 334290, Size Standard: 14 million.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference, including those related to Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) payment instructions, item unique identification, and packaging and marking.

• Duty-free entry is required for this material, and contractors must initiate the entitlement request via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Transportation module.

• All payments will be made via WAWF.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum for the Record" dated April 29, 2026, detailing the justification for using other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The PID Number for this acquisition is N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-PM4-0253.

This document explains that the government intends to procure "Nurse Call Bell Junction Box and cords" to complete repairs on Comfort's call bell system. The required delivery date is July 24, 2026. The specific parts needed are for the "Cornell NURSE CALL STATION, A-4000" system. The justification for sole-source procurement is based on restrictive rights, as Cornell owns the drawings and data for these specific parts, making them unavailable from other sources. Additionally, standardization and compatibility requirements for the Cornell NURSE CALL STATION, A-4000, on T-AH Class vessels reinforce the need for this specific make and model. This information is relevant to potential bidders as it clarifies the specific product being procured and the rationale behind a sole-source award, indicating that this is not an open solicitation for competitive bids for this particular item.