USNS SACAGAWEA STRAINER PARTS

Other / Unclassified

This document is a "Memorandum for the Record" dated May 8, 2026, justifying the use of other than full and open competition for an acquisition under the simplified acquisition threshold. It details the requirement for new "SEA STRAINERS" to replace deteriorating ones reaching the end of their life cycle. The intended use is direct replacement for existing installed strainers, and the specified brand name is "EATON". The document also notes that these are critical ship equipment.

This memorandum serves as a justification for a sole-source procurement. Bidders interested in this opportunity should note that the government has identified "EATON" as the required source, citing "STANDARDIZATION" and "COMPATIBILITY" per COMSCINST 4790.3, to maintain fleet configuration baseline and ensure direct replacement compatibility for existing equipment (specifically "EATON 6-INCH Bronze Model 72 simplex" strainers on T-AKE 1 - 14 vessels). This indicates that the procurement is likely to be awarded to an authorized distributor or directly from the manufacturer, Eaton.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This solicitation (N3220526Q0049) is for the procurement of "USNS SACAGAWEA EATON STRAINER PARTS." The government is seeking to acquire specific parts for the USNS SACAGAWEA.

• Item 0001: EATON MODEL 72 STRAINER; SIMPLEX BASKET. Requires DoD unique identification or a DoD recognized unique identification equivalent per DFARS 252.211-7003. Manufacturer's Part Number: 987383.

• Item 0002: EATON STRAINER PARTS (SCREENS)(GASKETS). Manufacturer's Part Number: 987383.

• Packaging and Marking: Materials must be packed, crated, and prepared for shipment IAW DODMANUAL 4140.01, VOLUME 9, and MIL-STD 2073-1(series) or ASTM D3951(series). Crating must comply with ISPM Publication No. 15. Markings on boxes/crates/containers must include "MARK FOR: USNS SACAGAWEA (T AKE 2)", REQUISITION NUMBER: N231926067S084, and PURCHASE/DELIVERY ORDER NUMBER: TBD.

• Delivery: Shipments are FOB Destination to San Diego, CA. Requires 48-hour advance notification to MSCPAC_BATS@us.navy.mil for delivery. Hours of operation: 7:30 am - 3:00 pm Pacific Time.

• Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price for both line items.

• Period of Performance: Delivery on or before June 30, 2026.

• Offer Due Date: June 09, 2026, 10:00 AM.

• Submission Method: Email quotes to the contracting officer and contract specialist identified in block 9 of the SF1449. Quotes must be in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.

• Evaluation Criteria: Lowest priced technically acceptable quoter. Technical evaluation requires quoted parts to meet solicitation requirements, including delivery dates and part numbers. Pricing will be evaluated for reasonableness. Vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions may be considered a material defect and rejected.

• This acquisition is UNRESTRICTED.

• NAICS Code: 333998, Size Standard: 145 employees.

• Inspection and Acceptance: Will be conducted in accordance with contract terms and conditions at MSC PROGRAM MANAGEMENT CENTRALIZED AND SUPT STAFF NORFOLK, 471 EAST C STREET, BLDG SP-64, NORFOLK, VA 23511-2419.

• Payment: Via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF). Specific routing data is provided.

• Navy Installation Access: Offerors must complete a Department of the Navy Local Population ID Card/Base Access Pass Registration form (SECNAV 5512/1) for background vetting and access credentialing.

• Ship Access List: A list of visiting personnel must be provided via email at least four (4) days prior to the scheduled site visit.