USNS OSCAR. V. PETERSON Chill Water Pump Cartridge Seals

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum for the Record" detailing the "Use of Other Than Full and Open Competition" for an acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. It documents the decision to solicit from a single source for "USNS OSCAR V. PETERSON Cartridge Seals" needed for a pump rebuild.

This document indicates that the government intends to procure "USNS OSCAR V. PETERSON Cartridge Seals" from a single source, "John Crane Inc.", with a required delivery date of 12/21/2026. The justification for this sole-source procurement is based on "Compatibility" and "Standardization" requirements per COMSCINST 4790.3, as the product is a direct replacement part for existing equipment and is necessary to maintain fleet configuration baseline. The specific part number identified is H-SP-1030413. This suggests that vendors who are not John Crane Inc. or an authorized distributor may not be able to bid on this specific requirement if it proceeds as a sole-source award.

Amendment / Modification

This amendment (0001) modifies the solicitation/contract.

• Item 14, Description of Amendment/Modification: Updates the Part # for CLIN 0001.
• The "FROM" description for CLIN 0001 was: USNS OSCAR V. PETERSON Cartridge Seals, Part No. 20078-355.
• The "TO" description for CLIN 0001 is: USNS OSCAR V. PETERSON Cartridge Seals, Part No. H-SP-1030413.

This amendment does not explicitly state a change to proposal deadlines or submission requirements. However, bidders should note the updated Part # for CLIN 0001 when preparing their offers or proposals.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum For The Record" justifying the use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. It documents the decision that only one source is available for a specific product or service.

This document is relevant to bidders as it explains the rationale behind a sole-source procurement. It details:

• Product/Service: USNS OSCAR V. PETERSON Cartridge Seals, needed for a pump rebuild.
• Required Source: John Crane Inc.
• Delivery Date: 12/21/2026
• Justification: The primary justification cited is "BRAND NAME" and "COMPATIBILITY," stating that the item is a direct replacement part for existing equipment and must be compatible, specifically the John Crane Inc. Part Number 20078-355 for the T-AO 205 Class vessels. This indicates that the government intends to procure this specific part from a single manufacturer or authorized distributor due to standardization and compatibility requirements.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of "USNS OSCAR V. PETERSON Chill Water Pump Cartridge Seals". The government is procuring two (2) units of these seals.

• The primary deliverable is "USNS OSCAR V. PETERSON Cartridge Seals, Part No. 20078-355".

• Manufacturer's Part Number: 20078-355.

• The seals are to be delivered to the destination specified in the schedule.

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Delivery Requested By: 15 Sep 2026.

• Offers are due by 19 Mar 2026 at 01:00 PM.

• The solicitation is for commercial products and commercial services.

• Evaluation will be based on the lowest priced technically acceptable quoter.

• Quotes must be submitted via email to the contracting officer and contract specialist identified in block 9 of the SF1449, in either Adobe or Microsoft Office format.

• This acquisition is unrestricted.

• NAICS Code: 339991.

• Size Standard: 600 employees.

• The solicitation incorporates FAR clauses 52.212-1, 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 by reference.

• Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) is required for payment instructions and receiving reports.