USNS COMFORT Von Duprin Fire Door Items

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) modifies the solicitation by:

• Adding missing clauses.

• Correcting points of contact.

• Updating inspection and acceptance locations for CLINs 0001-0004.

• Updating delivery information (ship-to locations) for CLINs 0001-0004.

• Adding two DFARS clauses by reference:

  • 252.240-7997 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements (Deviation 2026-00025)
  • 252.244-7999 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial Services (Deviation 2026-00015)

• Inspection and Acceptance Locations (CLINs 0001-0004)

• Delivery Information / Ship To Locations (CLINs 0001-0004)

• Contract Clauses (Addition of DFARS clauses)

• The amendment does not appear to extend the offer due date.

• Bidders should review the updated points of contact for inspection, acceptance, and delivery.

• Bidders must ensure compliance with the newly added DFARS clauses related to NIST SP 800-171 assessment requirements and subcontracts for commercial products/services.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of fire door parts for the USNS Comfort. The specific items and quantities are detailed in the "Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs" section.

• 8827-F TOP LATCH: Quantity 13, Vendor Part Number 88VR10F

• 8827 BOTTOM LATCH CASE FIRE RATED: Quantity 8, Vendor Part Number 88VR170F

• Von Duprin SOFFIT LATCH KIT: Quantity 4, Vendor Part Number G114141

• 8827TP-BE-F-26D EXIT DEVICE: Quantity 8, Vendor Part Number Von Duprin

• Contract Type: Not explicitly stated, but implied to be Firm Fixed Price based on "Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price" for all items.

• Period of Performance: Delivery is on or before 04 Aug 2026 for all items.

• Estimated Value: Not stated.

• Offer Due Date: 03 Jun 2026, 10:00 AM.

• Submission Method: Quotes are to be submitted via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist listed in block 9 of the SF1449, in Adobe or Microsoft Office format only.

• Evaluation Criteria: The Government will issue a purchase order to the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter. Quotes must meet solicitation requirements, including parts, delivery dates, and terms. Pricing will be evaluated for reasonableness. Standard commercial terms and conditions may be considered a material defect and lead to rejection.

• The acquisition is marked as "UNRESTRICTED."

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-3, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• DFARS clauses are also incorporated by reference and in full text, including those related to Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions and Item Unique Identification.

• Packaging and marking requirements are detailed, including specific markings for USNS COMFORT (T-AH 20) WI 574B FIRE DOORS.

• Duty-free entry is required for this material.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum for the Record" dated May 26, 2026, detailing the justification for using other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The acquisition is for "Fire Door Spare Parts" with a required delivery date of August 1, 2026. The intended use is GFM (Government Furnished Material) for WI 574B, and the required source is specified as "Von Duprin" brand name.

This document is relevant to potential bidders as it explains the rationale behind a sole-source or limited-source procurement. It indicates that the government has determined that only one source (Von Duprin) can reasonably provide the specified "Fire Door Spare Parts" due to standardization requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3, ensuring fleet configuration baseline compatibility. Bidders interested in supplying these parts should note that the procurement is not expected to be competed broadly due to these specific requirements.