USNS MEDGAR EVERS - Chloropac Controller & Power Supply

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of a "POWER SUPPLY CONTROLLER" and "HMI - PROGRAMMED" for the USNS MEDGAR EVERS. The requirement is for Fiscal Year 2026.

• Item 0001: POWER SUPPLY CONTROLLER. Requires DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

• Item 0002: HMI - PROGRAMMED.

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

• The contract type is not explicitly stated, but the format suggests a Firm Fixed Price arrangement for the items.

• Delivery is required on or before January 12, 2027.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist listed in block 9 of the SF1449.

• Accepted formats for quotes are Adobe or Microsoft Office. No other method of submission is acceptable.

• Evaluation will be based on Technical (meeting solicitation requirements, including delivery dates and part numbers) and Price (reasonableness).

• The government may negotiate with and seek quote revisions from multiple sources.

• Vendors must not include their standard commercial terms and conditions, as this may be considered a material defect.

• The solicitation is identified as "N3220526Q7162".

• The document does not explicitly state a set-aside.

• The delivery destination is FOB Destination, Norfolk, VA.

• Specific instructions are provided for packaging, marking, and shipment, including the use of MIL-STD-129R(series) markings and advance notification for deliveries.

• The solicitation incorporates various FAR and DFARS clauses by reference and in full text, including those related to Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) payment instructions and Item Unique Identification and Valuation.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum for the Record" dated April 26, 2026, justifying the use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. The justification is for PID Number N32205-26-SIMACQ-DSM-PM6-0196.

The product is the XYLEM (FORMERLY EVOQUA) CHLOROPAC CONTROLLER AND POWER SUPPLY T-ALT 624. The intended use is the "CHLOROPAC CONTROLLER AND POWER SUPPLY RENEWAL." The required delivery date is January 12, 2027. The required source or brand name is XYLEM (FORMERLY EVOQUA).

The justification is based on "EXCLUSIVE LICENSING AGREEMENTS." XYLEM is the parent company to EVOQUA, and Xylem/EVOQUA is stated as the only authorized distributor for the material. The document also references "STANDARDIZATION" per COMSCINST 4790.3, indicating that only the specified make/model (XYLEM (FORMERLY EVOQUA) CHLOROPAC SYSTEM) will satisfy the Government's needs for the T-AKE CLASS vessels.

This document indicates a sole-source justification for a specific part (Xylem Chloropac Controller and Power Supply). Bidders who can supply this specific item under exclusive licensing or standardization requirements may be relevant, but the justification suggests limited competition for this particular acquisition.