USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS MSL Battery

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This is a combined synopsis and solicitation (Request for Quotes - RFQ) for commercial products and services. The Military Sealift Command is seeking quotations for a VRLA Low Maint Gel battery (72V / 420 AH). Award will be made to East Penn Manufacturing Co. as the sole source vendor, provided a technically acceptable quote at a fair and reasonable price is submitted.

• Item: 1 Each of VRLA Low Maint Gel battery (72V / 420 AH), Part Number 36-G105-9EE / IST8179, manufactured by East Penn Manufacturing Co.

• Pricing: Must include Section 232 tariffs, wood packaging, DOD unique identification, and Shipping. These should not be separate line items.

• Delivery: FOB Destination, required by March 13, 2026, at N32205 MSC W143 Warehouse 1968 Gilbert Street DWY 10 Norfolk, VA 23511.

• Packaging: Must comply with DODMANUAL 4140.01, MIL-STD 2073-1(series) or ASTM D3951(series), and ISPM Publication No. 15 for wood packaging. Markings must comply with MIL-STD 129R(series), including vessel name (USNS WASHINGTON CHAMBERS (T-AKE 11)).

• Duty-Free Entry: Contractor must initiate entitlement requests via the PIEE Duty Free Entry (DFE) module.

• Contract Type: Anticipated one firm-fixed price purchase order.

• No commercial financing.

• Submission Deadline: Quotes are due by 10:00 AM on March 13, 2026.

• Submission Method: Quotes must be emailed to haley.a.rolince.civ@.us.navy.mil in Adobe or Microsoft Office format. Reference the solicitation number.

• Quote Requirements: Include price quote (item, unit price, extended price), total firm fixed price, discount terms, estimated delivery time, technical submission (part number and description matching solicitation), principal place of performance, and country of product origin.

• Evaluation: Award will be made to the responsible quoter whose quote is most advantageous, considering technical capability and price. Quotes must meet all solicitation requirements, including delivery dates and terms. Vendor's standard commercial terms and conditions will not be accepted.

• NAICS Code: 335910 (Battery Manufacturing)

• PSC/FSC: 6140 (Batteries, Rechargeables)

• Set-Aside: Not set-aside for small businesses.

• Sole Source: Award is intended for East Penn Manufacturing Co.

• Solicitation Number: N3220526Q7052

• FAR Clauses: Provisions at FAR 52.212-1, 52.212-2, 52.212-3(Dev), 52.212-4, and 52.212-5 apply.

• Points of Contact: Haley Rolince (Primary) and Ed Ruhling (Secondary).

• WAWF Instructions: Specific instructions for invoicing via Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) are provided.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document is a memorandum justifying the use of "Other Than Full and Open Competition" for an acquisition under the Simplified Acquisition Threshold. It details the rationale for soliciting from a single source for the procurement of Motor Bearings.

• Item/Service: Motor Bearings.

• Brand Name: East Penn Manufacturing.

• Delivery Date: 08DEC2025.

• Intended Use: Required to replace end-of-life batteries on a sideloaders.

• The acquisition is expected to be under the simplified acquisition threshold.

• The anticipated dollar value is redacted.

This document is a justification for sole-source procurement, not a solicitation requiring proposal submissions. The evaluation is based on the justification provided.

This is a brand name limited source justification.

• The justification cites FAR 13.106-1(b)(1)(i) and 13.106-3(b)(3)(i).
• Reasons for sole-source include:
  • Restrictive Rights: East Penn Manufacturing is the OEM and holds proprietary rights to drawings and technical data required for repair and maintenance.
  • Exclusive Licensing Agreements: East Penn Manufacturing is the sole OEM, and the material is critical ship safety equipment.
  • Other Reason (Critical Ship Equipment): Failure of the equipment poses a hazard to the ship, crew, or environment. SMS Procedure Number SMS 10.6-002 ALL applies.
  • Standardization/Brand Name: Per MSC's standardization initiative, only the specified make/model (East Penn Manufacturing 36-G105-9EE / IST8179) will satisfy the government's needs.
  • Form, Fit, and Function: The battery is a direct replacement, plug-and-play for existing equipment.
• MSC does not have manufacturing and technical information to evaluate non-OEM components as equivalent.
• The document includes a Technical / Requirement Certification.

Solicitation / RFP / RFQ

This document lists clauses that are incorporated by reference into a solicitation (Document Number N3220526Q7052). These clauses represent standard terms and conditions that will apply to any resulting contract.

The document does not detail specific deliverables or requirements but rather outlines the legal and regulatory clauses that will govern the contract. These include, but are not limited to:

• Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials
• Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services
• Buy American and Balance of Payments Program
• Item Unique Identification and Valuation
• Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions
• Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment
• Evaluation-Commercial Products and Commercial Services

No specific contract details such as type, period of performance, or estimated value are provided in this document. It serves as a reference for clauses that will be part of the contract.

This document does not contain information on proposal submission or evaluation criteria. It focuses solely on the clauses incorporated by reference.

While specific set-aside information is not present, many clauses relate to compliance with various regulations, including those concerning small businesses (e.g., Small Business Subcontracting Plan, HUBZone Set-Aside), which may impact eligibility.

This document is a compilation of clauses and does not represent the full solicitation. Bidders should refer to the complete solicitation package for all requirements, terms, and conditions.