USNS ROBERT F KENNEDY GEA Purifier Pump
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 Department of the Navy, through the Military Sealift Command (MSC) MSCHQ NORFOLK, is soliciting proposals for a GEA Mechanical Equipment Fuel Purifier Supply Pump for the USNS ROBERT F KENNEDY (T-AO 208). This is a Firm Fixed Price acquisition with a required delivery by June 15, 2026. While the solicitation is listed as UNRESTRICTED, an accompanying memo indicates a justification for "Other Than Full and Open Competition" due to specific OEM design requirements for the vessel. Offers are due April 03, 2026, at 01:00 PM.
Scope of Work
The requirement is for one (1) Fuel Purifier Supply Pump, specifically the GEA Manufacturer's Part Number: 9990-0304-335. The item must comply with DFARS 252.211-7003 for Item Identification and Valuation, including providing DoD unique identification. This procurement is critical to clear a CASREP (Casualty Report) on the USNS Robert F. Kennedy, ensuring operational readiness.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price
- Set-Aside: UNRESTRICTED (with a sole-source justification memo for GEA)
- NAICS Code: 333914 (Power And Hand Pumps), Size Standard: 500 employees
- Period of Performance: Delivery on or before June 15, 2026
- Offer Due Date: April 03, 2026, at 01:00 PM
- Published Date: March 31, 2026
Submission & Evaluation
Quotes should be emailed to the contracting officer and contract specialist identified on block 9 of the SF1449. Submissions must be in Adobe or Microsoft Office format. Evaluation will be based on Technical compliance (meeting solicitation requirements, including delivery dates and terms) and Price reasonableness. The government reserves the right to negotiate with offerors.
Additional Notes
A "Memorandum for the Record" dated March 11, 2026, justifies the use of "Other Than Full and Open Competition" for this acquisition, citing "Restrictive Rights." It states that GEA equipment is the OEM design and manufacture for purifier pumps fitting the TAO-208 class, and the part is standardized per COMSCINST 4790.3 for fleet configuration baseline. This memo identifies the required source/brand as GEA. The solicitation includes various FAR and DFARS clauses, with specific instructions for packaging, marking, FOB Destination deliveries, and duty-free entry into the US. The primary contact for this opportunity is Robert Vance at robert.w.vance27.civ@us.navy.mil.