USNS KAISER Rudder and Stern Frame Examination
Overview
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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) BATS, a sub-tier of the Department of the Navy, is soliciting proposals for preventative maintenance replacement parts for the USNS KAISER (T-AO 187). This Combined Synopsis/Solicitation seeks specific rudder and stern frame components. Quotes are due by February 4, 2026, at 1300 Hours Pacific Time.
Scope of Work
This opportunity requires the provision of material for preventative maintenance on the USNS KAISER's Rudder and Stern Frame, in support of a scheduled 2026 maintenance availability. Specifically, the requirement includes:
- CLIN 0001: GREASE SEALS GARLOCK SPLKLOZ (2 Each)
- CLIN 0002: PACKING SET, V SPLIT NITRILE DUCK PACKING (4 Each)
- CLIN 0003: PACKING SET, V SPLIT NITRILE DUCK PACKING (4 Each)
- CLIN 0004: BRAIDED PACKING, 80.5 FT (35 FT) All parts must be NEW.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm-fixed price (FFP) purchase order.
- Set-Aside: This procurement is not set-aside for small businesses.
- NAICS Code: 339991 (Miscellaneous Manufacturing)
- PSC Code: 2090 (Miscellaneous Ship And Marine Equipment)
- Response Due: February 4, 2026, 1300 Hours Pacific Time.
- Published Date: January 28, 2026.
- Delivery: As soon as possible (ASAP), with offerors required to provide manufacturing lead time and estimated delivery date.
- Shipping: FOB Destination to MSC BATS Warehouse, San Diego, CA.
- IUID Charge: Required for parts with a unit price of $5,000.00 or more.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: Email quotes to jorge.a.soto17.civ@us.navy.mil. Quotes must be in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.
- Required Quote Information: Itemized price (unit and extended), total firm fixed price, any discount terms, estimated time of delivery, technical submission (part number and title for verification), principal place of performance, and country of product origin.
- Evaluation Criteria: Award will be made to the lowest priced technically acceptable (LPTA) quoter, considering technical capability and price.
Important Notes
This announcement serves as the only solicitation; written solicitations will not be issued. Offerors must not include their standard commercial terms and conditions, as this may lead to rejection. Various FAR and DFARS provisions and clauses are applicable, including those related to System for Award Management (SAM), Buy American, and telecommunications equipment. Bidders must review the "Provisions_and_Clauses_N4044326Q0011.xlsx" document for mandatory contractual terms.
Contact
For inquiries, contact Jorge Soto at jorge.a.soto17.civ@us.navy.mil or 619-524-9857.