USNS ROBERT F KENNEDY GEA Purifier Pump

Amendment / Modification

• The solicitation closing date has been extended.

• Response Due Date

• The proposal submission deadline has been extended from April 9, 2026, to April 15, 2026.

Amendment / Modification

• The solicitation closing date has been extended.

• Response Due Date

• The proposal submission deadline has been moved from April 3, 2026, to April 9, 2026.

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum for the Record" dated March 11, 2026, detailing 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 the procurement of a "Fuel Oil purifier supply pump."

This memo is relevant to potential bidders as it explains the justification for a sole-source procurement. It specifies the product as a "Fuel Oil purifier supply pump" with a required delivery date of June 15, 2026, intended for material to clear a CASREP on the USNS Robert F. Kennedy (T-AO 208). The required source or brand name is identified as GEA. The basis for sole-source justification is "Restrictive Rights," stating that GEA equipment is the OEM design and manufacture for purifier pumps fitting the TAO-208. It also notes that the part is standardized per COMSCINST 4790.3 for fleet configuration baseline, with the specific part number being GEA 9990-0304-335. This information helps bidders understand why the opportunity may not be open to general competition and the specific requirements for the part.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation is for the procurement of a Fuel Purifier Supply Pump for the USNS ROBERT F. KENNEDY. The government is procuring this item to ensure operational readiness.

• The primary deliverable is one (1) Fuel Purifier Supply Pump.

• The item must meet the requirements in DFARS 252.211-7003, Item Identification and Valuation.

• The contractor shall provide DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent.

• Manufacturer's Part Number: 9990-0304-335

• Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price.

• Period of Performance: Delivery on or before June 15, 2026.

• Offer Due Date: April 03, 2026, at 01:00 PM.

• Quotes should be emailed to the contracting officer and contract specialist identified on block 9 of the SF1449.

• Quotes shall be in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.

• Evaluation Factors: Technical (meeting solicitation requirements, including delivery dates and terms) and Price (reasonableness).

• The government may negotiate with offerors.

• This acquisition is listed as UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 333914, Size Standard: 500 employees.

• The solicitation includes numerous FAR and DFARS clauses, including those related to Item Unique Identification and Valuation (DFARS 252.211-7003) and Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) Payment Instructions (DFARS 252.232-7006).

• Packaging and marking requirements are detailed, including specific instructions for shipments to vessels and FOB Destination deliveries.

• Duty-free entry is required for this material into the US.