USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS - Impeller Parts
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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, specifically the Military Sealift Command (MSCHQ NORFOLK), has issued a Combined Synopsis/Solicitation (RFQ N3220526Q7056) for the procurement of Impeller Parts for the USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS. This is a firm-fixed price purchase order, and award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quoter. Quotes are due by March 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Scope of Work
This opportunity is for the procurement of various "BUFFALO PUMPS" parts, including impellers, shafts, nuts, keys, and gaskets (CLINs 0001-0008), with specified part numbers and quantities. The parts are critical ship equipment (NA2006-PMPEND Buffalo Pumps) and are required as form, fit, and function replacements for existing equipment on the USNS Washington Chambers. A Justification for Other Than Full and Open Competition (SSJ) indicates that the proprietary rights for these materials' drawings are held by AIR & LIQUID SYSTEMS CORPORATION / Buffalo pumps, which limits potential sources, though the solicitation is open for quotes.
Contract & Timeline
- Contract Type: One firm-fixed price purchase order.
- Delivery Requirement: By March 31, 2026, FOB Destination at N40443 MSC SSU BATS San Diego, CA.
- Set-Aside: This procurement is not set-aside for small businesses.
- NAICS: 333413 – Fans, Industrial and Commercial - Type, Manufacturing.
- PSC/FSC: 4140 – Fans, Air Circulators, And Blower Equipment.
- Published Date: February 17, 2026.
- Quote Submission Deadline: March 3, 2026, at 10:00 AM EST.
Submission & Evaluation
- Submission Method: E-mail quotes to DARIUS.SWIFT.CIV@US.NAVY.MIL in Adobe or Microsoft Office format.
- Quote Content: Must include itemized price quote (unit price with shipping, extended price), total firm fixed price, discount terms, estimated delivery time, technical submission (description, part number, title for each item), and principal place of performance/country of origin. Quotes must also include Section 232 tariffs, wood packaging, DOD unique identification, and shipping costs within item prices.
- Evaluation: Quotes will be evaluated based on technical capability to meet requirements and price. Award will be made to the lowest-priced technically acceptable quoter.
- Non-Responsive: Quotes containing vendor's standard commercial terms or failing to address required submission items may be rejected.
Key Clauses & Notes
- Critical Safety Item: "buffalo pump - Impeller fan" is identified as a critical safety item (DFARS 252.209-7010), subject to heightened quality assurance.
- Buy American: DFARS 252.225-7000 (Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate) applies, requiring certification of country of origin and domestic content.
- Telecommunications Equipment: DFARS 252.204-7017 (Prohibition on Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation) requires disclosures if applicable.
- Invoicing: Detailed instructions for electronic invoicing via Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF) are provided (DFARS 252.232-7006).
- Packaging & Marking: Material must comply with DODMANUAL 4140.01, MIL-STD 2073-1, ASTM D3951, ISPM Publication No. 15, and MIL-STD 129R.
- Points of Contact: Darius Swift (Primary) and James Parker (Secondary) are available for inquiries.