USNS HENRY J KAISER - EATON MOTOR CONTROLLER
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 Military Sealift Command (MSC), under the Department of the Navy, is conducting market research through a Sources Sought notice to identify eligible small businesses capable of providing specific Eaton Corporation brand Motor Controllers for the USNS HENRY J KAISER (T-AO 187). This is not a solicitation, but aims to determine potential small business set-aside acquisitions. Responses are due by February 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for Eaton Corporation brand Motor Controllers associated with Cargo Pumps. The specific items needed are:
- EATON 500 MOTOR CONTROLLER / ECS9568CAPC34CAA47C15C21: Quantity 1
- EATON 400 MOTOR CONTROLLER / ECS9558CALC34CAA47C15C21: Quantity 7 These controllers will be delivered to the MSC SSU BATS Warehouse at 9284 Balboa Ave., San Diego, CA 92123.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Sources Sought / Market Research
- Product Service Code: 6105 (Motors, Electrical)
- NAICS Code: 335312 (Motor and Generator Manufacturing)
- Response Due: February 19, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT
- Published: February 5, 2026
- Anticipated Solicitation Issue: On/about February 20, 2026
- Anticipated Contract Award: On or about March 16, 2026
Eligibility & Submission Requirements
- Set-Aside: All Small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Certified HUBZone, and Certified 8(a) Small Businesses are encouraged to respond. The Government will use responses to determine if a small business set-aside is in its best interest.
- Submission: Interested small businesses must submit a brief capabilities package via email to ian.keller@navy.mil or ian.l.keller.civ@us.navy.mil.
- Package Content: Company Profile (number of employees, office location(s), UEI, CAGE Code, small business designation/status), facility where work will be performed, and partnership agreements with any large businesses.
- Fax or mail submissions will not be accepted.
Contact Information
- Primary Contact: Ian Keller
- Email: ian.keller@navy.mil or ian.l.keller.civ@us.navy.mil
- Phone: 5642264861
Additional Notes
This notice is for market research purposes only; it is not a solicitation, and no contract will be awarded from this notice. The Government is not obligated to pay for any information received.