USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188) Immersion Suits
Overview
Buyer
Place of Performance
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PSC
Set Aside
Original Source
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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 soliciting proposals for the procurement of 109 Mustang Survival Immersion Suits (p/n MIS230HR-4-0-209) for the USNS JOSHUA HUMPHREYS (T-AO 188). This is an unrestricted acquisition for brand-name specific items. Quotes are due by June 12, 2026, at 2:00 PM ET.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for the procurement of one hundred nine (109) Immersion Suits, specifically Mustang Survival Mfg Inc., part number MIS230HR-4-0-209. These suits are for crew use in survival at sea situations, meeting SOLAS requirements, and are a direct replacement part to maintain fleet configuration baselines for T-AO class vessels. Procurement must be from Mustang Survival Mfg Inc. or an authorized distributor.
Contract & Timeline
- Opportunity Type: Solicitation (RFQ)
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: Unrestricted Acquisition (Brand Name Specific)
- Published Date: June 1, 2026
- Quote Due Date: June 12, 2026, 2:00 PM ET
- Delivery Date: On or before June 26, 2026
- Place of Performance: Contractor Destination (Norfolk, CT)
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes must be submitted via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist listed in block 9 of the SF1449, in Adobe or Microsoft Office format. Evaluation will be based on Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable (LPTA). Technical evaluation requires quoted parts to meet all solicitation requirements, including specified delivery dates and part numbers. Price reasonableness will also be assessed. Offerors must avoid submitting standard commercial terms and conditions, as this may lead to rejection.
Additional Notes
This acquisition incorporates FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-3 by reference. Payment will be processed through Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Specific instructions for WAWF, duty-free entry, and detailed packaging/marking requirements (MIL-STD-2073-1 or ASTM D3951, ISPM standards) are provided. Delivery notifications are required 48 hours in advance for FOB Destination shipments to Norfolk, VA, and San Diego, CA. Pre-award ship visits require completion of SECNAV 5512/1 and a Vendor-Provided Ship Access List.